ESJM/R11574

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Technical Report

Client

NaturaLight Systems Limited

Accessory House
Barrington Industrial Estate
Bedlington
Northumberland
NE22 7DQ

Project

Roof light Test

Project Ref. 11574

19th July 2011

This report is copyright and contains 12 numbered pages and 1 un-numbered page

REPRODUCTION OF THIS DOCUMENT IN WHOLE OR ANY PART THEREOF MUST NOT BE

MADE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM WINTECH ENGINEERING LTD.

This report and the results shown within are based upon the information, drawings, panels and tests referred
to in the report. The results obtained do not necessarily relate to panels from the production line of the
above named company and in no way constitute any form of representation or warranty as to the performance
or quality of any products supplied or to be supplied by them. Wintech Engineering Ltd or its employees accept
no liability for any damages, charges, cost or expenses in respect of or in relation to any damage to any property
or other loss whatsoever arising either directly or indirectly from the use of the report.

W I NT E CH E NG I N E E R I NG L I M I T E D , H AL E S F I E L D 2 , T E L F O R D , T F 7 4 Q H , E N G L A ND .
TEL: +44 (0) 1952 586580 FAX: +44 (0) 1952 586585 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.wintech-engineering.com
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Testing Conducted by: Wintech Engineering Ltd

Halesfield 2
Telford
Shropshire
TF7 4QH

Test Conducted at: Above address

Test Conducted for: NaturaLight Systems Limited

Competent person: S Johnston NaturaLight Systems Limited

Standards Specified: CWCT Technical Notes 66 & 67

Project No: 11574

Dates of Testing: 12th July 2011

Product Tested: Glass roof light and associated support

Tests Performed: As Listed in Section 5 – Test Procedures

Testing Conducted by: M Wass Wintech Engineering Ltd

D Potts Wintech Engineering Ltd

Report Compiled by: E Macey

Technical Approval: M Wass

(Authorising Signatory) Quality & Technical Manager
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Contents

Page No.

1. Introduction 4

2. Summary of Test Results 4

3. Description of Test Samples 5

4. Test Arrangement 6

5. Test Procedures 7

6. Test Results 9

7. Test Photographs 10

Appendix A Sample Drawings 11

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1. INTRODUCTION

This report describes tests conducted at the test site of Wintech Engineering Ltd on samples
comprising of double glazed roof lights and associated support, on behalf of NaturaLight Systems
Ltd.

Testing was conducted on the 12th July 2011 in order to determine the impact resistance of the test
panels with respect to soft body impact, hard body impact and retention of load following impact.

The test regime was produced with reference and consideration of the recommendations
contained within CWCT Technical Notes 66-67; for the fragility testing of glazed roofs; which
incorporates ACR[M]001:2005 2nd edition, Test of Roofing Assemblies, as per the request of
NaturaLight Systems Ltd.

Wintech Engineering Ltd is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service as

UKAS Testing Laboratory No. 2223. Although this test falls outside our scope of accreditation, the
principles and practices adopted during testing adhere to that of an accredited test.

2. SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS

The following summarises the results of tests carried out.

Three panels were tested in the following sequence and the combined results are as follows:

Testing at 20°C Sample A1 Sample A2 Sample A3

Test 1. Soft Body Impact – Outer pane intact Pass Pass Pass
Did glass breakage occur No No No
Test 2. Hard Body Impact – Outer pane intact Pass Pass Pass
Did glass breakage occur No No No
Test 3. Soft Body Impact – Outer pane broken Pass Pass Pass
Did glass breakage occur Yes Yes Yes
Test 4. Hard Body Impact – Outer pane broken Pass Pass Pass
Did glass breakage occur N/A N/A N/A
Test 5. Retention of Static Load – 90 Kg / 30 mins Pass Pass Pass
Test 6. Assessment of Glass Fragments Pass Pass Pass

The above results classify the products tested to a Class 1, as described within Table 1 within TN 67

THESE RESULTS ARE VALID ONLY FOR THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE TEST WAS CONDUCTED
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3. DESCRIPTION OF TEST SAMPLES

Description of
Test Sample: NaturalSpan Mono Pitch Glass Rooflight

Sample size: 2560mm x 3060mm Overall sample size

Manufactured by: Naturalight Systems Limited

Sample Components: NaturalSpan 100mm system - Aluminium welded frame manufactured

in 2 no. sections and mechanically connected together using internal
cleats.
NLS 3mm epdm gasket seals
Cladfix 150mm coarse thread tek screw fixings securing frame work at
300mm centres to perimeter of framework down to steel test rig
Team Valley Fasteners 6.3 x 50mm tap fix c-screws securing pressure
plates to thermal break

Glass unit: 8mm toughened outer pane

16mm cavity area
8.8mm laminated Low ‘E’ Inner

Drainage system: 2 no. slots per transom set at 100mm to center-line of slot, slots are
6mm x 30mm

Further details can be found in the sample drawings, see Appendix A.

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4. TEST ARRANGEMENT

4.1 SUPPORT STRUCTURE

Sample panels comprising of double glazed roof lights and associated support, supplied for testing in
accordance with the agreed test methods, were mounted by NaturaLight Systems Ltd at an angle of 5º on to
a rigid support framework constructed from steel with the same degree of restraint as used in site conditions.

4.2 INSTRUMENTATION

4.2.1 Linear Distance

A calibrated measuring device was used to measure the distance between the impactor and the test panel.

4.2.2 Temperature & Humidity

A digital data logger capable of recording temperature to an accuracy of ± 1 °C and humidity to an

accuracy of ± 5 %Rh was used.

4.3 TEST EQUIPMENT

4.3.1 Soft Body Impactor

A dry sand filled cylindrical bag (45 Kg), as per the requirement of ACR[M]001:2005 2nd edition was used for soft
body impacting.

4.3.2 Hard Body Impactor

A 100mm diameter steel ball with a mass of 4.11 Kg was used for hard body impacting.

All measurement devices, instruments and other relevant equipment were calibrated
and are traceable to National Standards.
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5. TEST PROCEDURES
The test sequence was conducted on three (3) samples. The ambient temperature was maintained at 20ºC ±
5ºC for 12 hours prior to and throughout the duration of the test sequence.

5.1 INTENDED SEQUENCE OF TESTING

1. Soft Body Impact – Outer Pane

2. Hard Body Impact – Outer Pane

Note: At this point, if it remains intact, the outer pane should be broken to enable further testing to be conducted.

3. Soft Body Impact – Inner Pane

4. Hard Body Impact – Inner Pane
Note: At this point, if it remains intact, the inner pane should be broken to enable further testing to be conducted.
5. Retention of Load
6. Assessment of Glass Fragments

5.2 SOFT BODY IMPACTING

The soft body impactor was dropped under gravity to impact the centre of the test panel from 1200 mm. The
panel was then inspected for damage.

Outer Pane impact - Glass was not permitted to break or be displaced from the assembly. (CLASS 1)

Inner Pane impact - Glass was allowed to break, but penetration of the assembly by the impactor and
displacement of glass panes was not allowed.

5.3 HARD BODY IMPACTING

The hard body impactor was dropped under gravity to impact the centre of the test panel from 1200 mm. The
panel was then inspected for damage.

Outer Pane impact - Glass was not permitted to break or be displaced from the assembly. (CLASS 1)

Inner Pane impact - Glass was allowed to break, but penetration of the assembly by the impactor and
displacement of glass panes was not allowed.

5.4 RETENTION OF STATIC LOAD

A static load of 90 kg was applied to the broken glazing. This consisted of 2 x soft body impactors (each
weighing 45 kg). The sand bags were placed onto the sample as shown in both Figure 2 and Photo. 1. Once
the full load had been applied, it was required to remain in place for a minimum of 30 minutes.

During this time there was to be no penetration of the assembly by the static load, nor displacement of glass
panes from the assembly.

5.5 ASSESSMENT OF GLASS FRAGMENTS

Any glass fragments that had fallen from the test sample during testing were collected and weighed. The total
mass of the collected glass was not allowed to exceed 50 grams, and all the individual fragments should be
able to pass through a 25mm square mesh, with any glass fragment not having dimension of more than 50mm.
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Figure 1
Impact Positions

C L

C L

- Impact position Not to scale

Figure 2
Retention of Static Load Application
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6. TEST RESULTS

6.1 TESTING AT 20°C

Conducted 12th July 2011

6.1.1 Soft Body Impacting – Outer pane intact

Observations

Test Panel A1 – Both panes remained intact.

Test Panel A2 – Both panes remained intact.
Test Panel A3 – Both panes remained intact.

6.1.2 Hard Body Impacting – Outer pane intact

Observations

Test Panel A1 – Both panes remained intact.

Test Panel A2 – Both panes remained intact.
Test Panel A3 – Both panes remained intact.
PLEASE NOTE: It was necessary to manually break the outer pane after these tests. Afterwards the inner pane was inspected
to see that no damage was caused following this action, and this was found to be the case.

6.1.3 Soft Body Impacting – Outer pane broken

Observations

Test Panel A1 – Inner pane broke. No displacement of glass or impactor was observed.
Test Panel A2 – Inner pane broke. No displacement of glass or impactor was observed.
Test Panel A3 – Inner pane broke. No displacement of glass or impactor was observed.

6.1.4 Hard Body Impacting – Outer pane broken

Observations

Test Panel A1 – Inner pane broke. No displacement of glass or impactor was observed.
Test Panel A2 – Inner pane broke. No displacement of glass or impactor was observed.
Test Panel A3 – Inner pane broke. No displacement of glass or impactor was observed.

6.1.5 Retention of Load

Observations

Test Panel A1 – The load remained in place throughout the required time with no further damage to the inner
pane observed.
Test Panel A2 – The load remained in place throughout the required time with no further damage to the inner
pane observed.
Test Panel A3 – The load remained in place throughout the required time with no further damage to the inner
pane observed.

6.1.6 Assessment of Glass Fragments

Test Panel A1 – No glass fragments fell from the sample during testing.
Test Panel A2 – Fragments of glass fell from the sample equating to 22.6 grams
Test Panel A3 – Fragments of glass fell from the sample equating to 20 grams
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7. TEST PHOTOGRAPHS

Photograph no. 1

Photo shows the 90Kg static load applied

Photograph no. 2

Outer pane has been broken to

enable testing to be conducted
on the inner pane

Photograph no. 3

Underside of sample
under static load
(90kg)
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APPENDIX A

System Drawings

1 drawing on an un-numbered page

Drawing Number / Description

Drawing No.1
Drawing No. NLS-Wintech-CD-002. NLS non-fragility sample
 30

Frame Length
2560 Overall
2450
2560

100mm Rafter Bar

80x80 SHS Rig by NLS

80

30 1000 1000 1000 30

3060 Notes: REV No DESCRIPTION N

DW CH
KD ATE
D AP
R

1. All drawings to be read in

conjunction with all Drawings
relevant to project.
2. Do not scale from drawings,
any discrepancy should be
notified immediately
3. Glazing: 32.8mm Thick Naturalight Systems Limited
8mm Clear Toughened Outer Naturalight Systems LTD.
12mm Argon Filled Cavity Accessory House,
8.8mm Clear Laminated Inner Barrington Industrial Estate,
Bedlington,
4. All Rafters To Be 100mm Northumberland.
Glazing Bar, All Transoms To NE22 7DQ
Be 100mm Glazing Bar
5. P.P.C to Required RAL N/A Tel: (01670) 530333
Fax: (01670) 824540

Project:
NLS Non-Fragility Sample

Description:
Drawing For Quotation

Drawn By: Checked By: Approved By:

S.J./K.C. S.J. S.J.

Date Drawn: Job Number: Scale:

13.04.2011 Wintech N.T.S.

Drawing No.:

NLS-Wintech-CD-002
NLS-QMS-FO-14 ISSUE SEPTEMBER 09 A3
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