Declaration of Performance for Aluminum External Coverings (Roller Shutters or Louvered Shutters)
The Declaration of Performance for aluminum external coverings is a document that aluminum frame manufacturers are legally obliged to provide upon completion of work. Essentially, it reflects the performance of the external coverings (roller shutters or louvered shutters) in terms of wind resistance and other characteristics (see below).
What should the Declaration of Performance for external coverings state?
Manufacturer Details: Who manufactured the product and where.
Wind Resistance: indicates the behavior of the external covering (roller shutters or louvered shutters) under strong wind conditions.
Insulating Capacity: shows the overall insulation of the frame when the external covering (roller shutter or louvered shutter) is closed. Learn more about the thermal insulation of external coverings (roller shutters or louvered shutters) and which ones are better.
CE Certification: Confirms that the product meets all European safety standards.
The Declaration of Performance for external coverings is essential because:
- It Serves as Proof of Quality: You know exactly what you are paying for and the resistance properties of the product you are purchasing (roller shutters or louvered shutters).
- For the “Exoikonomo” (Save Energy) Programs: It is the necessary document requested by engineers for the approval of subsidies for your frame replacement.
- It Provides Security: It ensures that the external covering has been tested under real conditions and will not present problems during use.
- Each time an installation is completed, the manufacturer is obliged to provide you with the Declaration of Performance along with usage and maintenance instructions.
What other documents must the frame manufacturer mandatorily provide you with?
What documents must (legal obligation) the frame manufacturer provide you with after the completion of the works?
- Delivery Note for the frames
- Cash register receipt or invoice.
- Declaration of performance for frames.
- Declaration of performance for glazing.
- Declaration of performance for shutters.
- Warranties for the proper functioning of the aluminum frames and for each of their parts separately (mechanisms, locks, accessories, glazing, roller shutters, screens, electrostatic paint, etc.).
