The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently released an updated standard for the installation of residential replacement windows without the removal of existing frames. AAMA 2410-13, Standard Practice for ...
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Dr. Esmael Adibi, economist with Chapman University, was so popular when he addressed attendees of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) a few years ago that he was invited back this week to the association’s ...
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Robert Tucker, author of “Innovation is Everybody’s Business,” addressed members of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) yesterday about fostering innovation at their businesses. But he didn’t ...
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) will host its 76th Annual Conference February 24-27 at the Loews Ventana Canyon in Tucson, Ariz. The event will feature keynote speaker, Robert Tucker, author of Innovation is ...
Tiltco, a leading Toronto-based window and door manufacturer serving the Canadian, U.S. and the Caribbean markets, has announced the release of its Eplus+ window and door series. The Eplus+ series was officially released for purchase ...
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) have jointly released the December 2012 update to the 2011/2012 U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast. According ...
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released AAMA 903-12, "Voluntary Standard for Performance Testing of Handle Sets used with Multipoint Hardware on Side-Hinged Doors." Developed by AAMA's Door Handle Set Task ...
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AAMA 513-12, Standard Laboratory Test Method for Determination of Forces and Motions Required to Activate Operable Parts of CW and AW Class Operable Windows, Sliding Glass Doors and Terrace Doors in Accessible Spaces was recently released ...
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AAMA 513-12, "Standard Laboratory Test Method for Determination of Forces and Motions Required to Activate Operable Parts of CW and AW Class Operable Windows, Sliding Glass Doors and Terrace Doors in Accessible Spaces" was recently released ...
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AAMA 520-12, "Voluntary Specification for Rating the Severe Wind-Driven Rain Resistance of Windows, Doors and Unit Skylights" has been released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association. The specification provides an optional ...
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association has released AAMA 513-12, "Standard Laboratory Test Method for Determination of Forces and Motions Required to Activate Operable Parts of CW and AW Class Operable Windows, Sliding Glass ...
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Architectural Testing Inc.(ATI)has developed a Commercial InstallationMasters program for installers of doors and windows rated for commercial,industrial,large multi-family and institutional buildings.The commercial program,like the ...
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With cooler weather approaching, many homeowners may leave windows and screen doors open for ventilation. While open windows and doors can increase airflow and cut down on cooling costs, they also can be dangerous for children who are not ...
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E1300, "Standard Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings," has been updated from its 2009 version, according to the Schaumburg, Ill.-based American Architectural ...
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The Federal Trade Commission issued its revised“Green Guides”earlier this month with the goal of helping marketers ensure that the claims they make about the environmental attributes of their products are truthful and ...