Teal Windows manufacture and supply complete windows and doors that comply with Australian Standards AS 3959-1999 for bushfire-prone areas.
AS 3959-1999 is currently being updated and the new standard for bush fire prone areas is expected to be released later in 2008.

There are a number of different species of timber that comply to AS 3959-1999. Teal Windows uses Kwila (Merbau) because of its superior qualities in all fire rated areas (Levels 1,2 & 3).

Timber species that do not meet the requirements of AS3959-1999 can treat the timber with a fire-retardant product approved by CSIRO The fire-retardant product elevates treated timber to a Level 3 rating.

Glazing of windows and doors as well as the flyscreen mesh must also comply with AS 1288-2006 and AS3959-1999.

Standards Levels

* Level 1 - Aluminium mesh on screens. Glazing to AS1288-2006. Timber to AS3959-1999.
* Level 2 - Stainless Steel mesh on screens. Glazing to AS1288-2006. Timber to AS3959-1999.
* Level 3 - Stainless Steel mesh on screens. Glazing to AS1288-2006 and in conjunction with AS3959-1999 Toughened glass through out. Timber to AS3959.

For further information go to Sandards Australia