Imported Chinese windows and doors pose compliance safety risks
Independent testing of imported Chinese aluminium windows and doors has revealed significant failure rates, raising serious safety, structural, and insurance concerns for the industry.
Are imported Chinese aluminium windows and doors putting my builds at risk?
Builders and glaziers using imported Chinese aluminium windows and doors face safety, structural, and insurance liability risks if products fail compliance testing.
Key takeaways
- Independent testing of imported Chinese aluminium windows and doors found a significant failure rate.
- Failed products carry safety, structural, and insurance risks for builders and their clients.
- Using non-compliant imported products could expose tradies to liability if issues arise post-install.
- Builders should verify compliance credentials before specifying or installing imported window and door products.
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