Wind pressure depends on site/building conditions.
TREVIK · WEATHER PERFORMANCE
Architectural opening wind, air and water performance.
A door can look identical in two projects but face very different wind pressure, rain exposure and building-envelope consequences.
SHORT ANSWER
Match tested/calculated evidence to the exact size, configuration and exposure.
Define project design pressure and weather exposure first, then verify the selected TREVIK system's exact configuration evidence. Do not extrapolate a generic test beyond its panel size, support, hardware or pressure scope without engineering.
KEY PROJECT POINTS
What should drive the decision.
These are project inputs, not substitute engineering or automatic product approvals.
Air leakage and water penetration are different performance metrics.
Large openings can exceed tested panel/frame sizes.
Threshold/drainage detail strongly affects water performance.
Operable panel seals and hardware condition affect lifecycle performance.
Storm/security shutters require their own exact evidence.
Start from project pressure
The building engineer/envelope consultant should define relevant pressure/exposure requirements for the actual opening location.
Read the test scope
Check specimen size, panel arrangement, pressure sequence, support/fixings and pass criteria before using a report.
Coordinate drainage
Sills, tracks, weeps, external falls, canopies and adjacent waterproofing can be as important as the door panel.
Plan maintenance
Seals, rollers, tracks, drains and adjustments should have an inspection/cleaning regime because performance can deteriorate with wear and debris.
PROJECT INPUTS
What to have ready before asking for the exact system.
A stronger brief shortens the gap between product interest and a useful technical/commercial response.
Opening location
Design pressure
Exposure/rain
Opening size
System type
Panel configuration
Threshold
External drainage
Glazing/panel material
Fixing substrate
Maintenance access
Local envelope consultant
EVIDENCE BOUNDARY
A test report only proves what was actually tested.
Keep test specimen size, configuration, pressure, support condition and standard visible. Use project engineering where the actual opening falls outside the verified scope.
FAQ
Questions project teams usually need answered.
Does a wind rating prove water tightness?
No. Structural wind, air leakage and water penetration are separate performance questions.
Can a test on a smaller door prove a larger door?
Not automatically. Size and configuration changes may require engineering or further evidence.
Why does threshold design matter?
Tracks/sills can collect water; drainage and adjacent waterproofing must be coordinated with the exact system.