Barrier & CWCT Façade Testing — Certified, Reliable, On Your Site
What We Offer
BFRC delivers professional on-site testing services for construction and fenestration projects across the UK. Our experienced engineers provide barrier testing and CWCT spray testing at your location, ensuring safety and compliance without the delays of off-site assessments.
🧱 Barrier Testing On Site
Ensure balustrades, handrails, and guardrails meet structural and safety requirements.
- Load Testing to BS 6180
- Deflection Checks to Document K guidelines
- Fixing & Integrity Assessments
- NHBC-Compliant Certification
Perfect for residential and commercial developers needing sign-off prior to handover.
💧 CWCT Façade Water Testing
Verify weather performance of curtain walls, glazed façades, and cladding systems.
- Spray bar testing simulating wind-driven rain
- Conducted in line with CWCT guidelines
- Identifies leaks, sealant failures and façade weaknesses
- Suitable for both new builds and refurbishments
Ideal for projects requiring CWCT compliance or warranty verification.
On-Site IGU Testing
BFRC On-Site Testing provides fast, non-destructive assessment of insulating glass units (IGUs) directly at your premises. Using advanced tools like the Sparklike Laser, we deliver accurate data to evaluate current performance and support specification, compliance, and refurbishment decisions.
Key features include:
- Gas Concentration – Argon fill level measured in situ to BS EN 1279-3.
- Emissivity Testing – Verifies low-E coating performance against declared values.
- Dew Point Measurement – Assesses seal integrity and estimates remaining IGU lifespan.
Ideal for:
- Validating new installations
- Assessing ageing glazing systems
- Supporting refurbishment planning with reliable performance data
