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Industry Standards and Resource Directory

Safety Glass Calculator

An online calculator, based on safety standard NZS 4223, that helps you choose the correct glass for your project.

Building Code H1 – Energy Efficiency Changes

Our information hub with our Quick Reference Guides and FAQ’s

IGU Calculator

Calculate the U-value of double and triple IGU’s (Insulating glass units)

Glass Standard
Advisor Network

A nationwide directory of people who have passed the industry-based exam covering the NZ standard for glazing in buildings.

Endurocolour

A nationwide list of Association members who are registered as Endurocolour® applicators, powdercoating aluminum joinery to the industry standard.

Roller Doors and Fire Doors

A guide to NZ Building Code regulations concerning roller and fire doors – from certification and labels to smoke seals and hardware.

Window Installation

A technical guide to window installation, including information on building standards compliance.

Field Testing

An overview of the Association Accreditation Programme: why it matters, plus a register of accredited testers.

Double Glazing
Manufacturers

A nationwide directory of members who make double glazing & follow the IGUMA (Insulated Glass Unit Manufacturers) testing regime.

Certificate in
Balustrade Installation

A nationwide directory of people within the glass industry who have qualified for the Certificate in Balustrade Installation.

Flood damaged windows
and doors

Windows or doors subjected to flood waters are unlikely to meet their warranty conditions and should be replaced.

Extrapolation of Sizes

This Guide describes how the classification of production windows and doors applies when they’re not the same size or configuration as the tested specimen (10 page pdf)

Fire Door Installation Training

Find out more about this online course

Health and Safety

Health and Safety resource developed by HASANZ with key hazards identified and practical solutions (67 page pdf).

Anodic oxide coating
on aluminium

A technical guide to specifications for anodic oxide coatings on aluminium in external architecture applications (19-page PDF).

Powder coating surface
finishing appearance in-situ

A technical guide to industry standards for powdercoating surface finishing appearance in situ (6-page PDF).

Glazing and other seals used
in the manufacture of joinery

A technical guide to industry standards for glazing and other seals used in the manufacture of joinery (10-page PDF).

Glazing Blocks

A two-part technical guide to setting glazing blocks, covering materials, use and installation. Available to members in the members area of this site, this guide supersedes the “WANZ Specification 140307” installation.

Barrier Design Guide

A technical guide to regulations around barriers, from building code and design criteria to materials.

Window and Door Hardware

Industry codes of practice for hardware, covering a) durability and corrosion resistance and b) structural strength.

Glass Quality

Glass quality is subjective and often depends on the location of the glass in the building or application.  This Guide looks at the Standards for glass quality, quality faults and inspections (20 page pdf)

Retro-fitting of Double Glazing

This Industry Best Practice PDF aims to provide a better understanding of the process involved and guidance in terms of the regulatory requirements.

Insert Windows

Inserting new frames into your existing windows, this Industry Best Practice PDF provides a better understanding of the process involved and the regulatory requirements.

Full Replacement Windows

Where the existing windows in your home are to be removed and replaced with new windows, this Industry Best Practice PDF aims to provide both the homeowner and the manufacturer/supplier with a guide to the process, and an understanding of the regulatory requirements.