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 ...
ASTM International announced its new initiative as a program operator for Product Category Rules and Environmental Product Declarations.The goal of the program is to assist product manufacturers in developing PCRs and verifying EPDs.Also ...
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ASTM International announced its new initiative as a program operator for Product Category Rules and Environmental Product Declarations.The goal of the program is to assist product manufacturers in developing PCRs and verifying EPDs.Also ...
Sherwin-Williams,through its Product Finishes Division,has launched satin sheen powder coatings in RAL colors.The new program joins the company's comprehensive family of Powdura powder coatings.Sherwin-Williams now offers 188 RAL colors ...
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Fenestration Canada hosted a webinar this week in an attempt to educate everyone from building officials to architects about the various changes to the building codes.It was evident from the dozens of questions asked at the webinar's ...
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association(AAMA)has released guidelines to assist architects,manufacturers,designers and owners,establish a model for aluminum composites utilizing polyamide thermal barriers.The QAG-2-12,"Voluntary ...
Keynote Speaker Thom Singer discussed networking strategies and the importance of forming long-term business relationships during the AAMA Fall Conference,held in Albuquerque,N.M. During his keynote presentation on Monday,Singer noted ...
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Deanya Kueckelhan,regional director of the Federal Trade Commission's(FTC)Southwest Region,provided an overview of the FTC's role in helping marketers avoid making unfair or deceptive environmental claims during the American Architectural ...
The glass and glazing industry took one step closer to developing product category rules for windows during the American Architectural Manufacturers Association National Fall Conference in Albuquerque, N. M., yesterday. Product category ...
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association(AAMA)announced new staff appointments during the AAMA Fall Conference,held this week in Albuquerque,N.M.These include Ken Brenden,technical director;Dean Lewis,educational and technical ...
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Energy was the topic of discussion this morning when Energy Division committees convened today in Chicago as part of the Glass Association of North America's(GANA)Fall Conference.Both the technical committee and advocacy committee met to ...
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