Certification in brief
- CEKAL : THE ESSENTIALS .The purpose of CEKAL certification is to certify the quality of insulating, laminated and tempered glazing supplied by manufacturers who hold a certificate.
- How can I be sure that glazing has been certified?
Insulating and tempered glazing is certified when it carries the CEKAL mark on the glass or the inter-glass spacer. Insist on CEKAL marking. - What are the advantages of CEKAL marking?
- Mandatory: durability as legally required
- Possible: suitability for specific applications (IG, etc)
Manufacturers undertake to:
- Carry out the daily internal checks required by the CEKAL guidelines.
- Accept the external checks required by CEKAL, performed by recognised laboratories (CSTB, CEBTP, LNE, ift Rosenheim).
- Send CEKAL the annual manufacturer liability insurance certificate.
A few essential recommendations:
- Inform your supplier of your requirements in terms of thermal, acoustic performance, etc.
- Make sure that the order form states that the glazing is certified by CEKAL and specifies the performance rating.
- Check that the insulating glazing supplied bears the CEKAL mark.