IS 18459 : 2024 Water Penetration of Curtain Walls, Windows, Sliders, Doors and Skylights by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference - Method of Test

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This test method covers the determination of the resistance of curtain walls, windows, sliders, doors and skylights to water penetration when water is applied to the outdoor face and exposed edges simultaneously with a uniform static air pressure at the outdoor face higher than the pressure at the indoor face.

NOTE - This standard applies to all curtain walls, windows, sliders, doors and skylights made of any material, in their normal operating condition for which they are designed and installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations as in a finished building, bearing in mind the conditions of test.