NFRC member company Architectural Testing, Inc. (ATI) recently announced the addition of a P1 test chamber, offering durability testing to the insulating glass industry.

The apparatus simulates long-term exposure to extreme weather variations, estimating longevity in real-world usage. Insulating glass industry experts say one week of P1 testing is equivalent to approximately one year in the field.

"Although P1 methods have evolved over time, the need for this type of durability testing remains a must for IG manufacturers,” explains Dan Johnson, ATI Director – Regional Operations. "Realizing this, and constantly striving to provide the most comprehensive testing in the marketplace, ATI decided to add P1 chamber capacity.”

Dan Johnson can be reached at 651-636-3835.