Posted on October 31st, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Antique Egyptian defined one of the most memorable messages of the American frontier: WANTED!
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Posted on October 25th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
The document, developed to assist architects, manufacturers, designers and/or owners, establishes assembly guidelines for aluminum composites utilizing polyamide thermal barriers.
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Posted on October 23rd, 2012 by heatherwestpr
The Chicago Metallic Corporation Planostile system is designed to withstand 30 PSF positive and negative pressures (per UL 580, Class 30).
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Posted on October 17th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Singer emphasized that networking on LinkedIn and Facebook should be reserved for close, valid connections, whereas Twitter can be used to connect with all individuals and companies within the fenestration industry in order to be aware of what is happening from customers and competitors.
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Posted on October 16th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Ken Brenden, technical director; Dean Lewis, educational and technical information manger; and Rich Rinka, certification manage
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Posted on October 16th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Under Section 5 of the FTC Act, the FTC can take action against deceptive claims, which then can lead to FTC orders which prohibit deceptive marketing. Fines can be issued if these orders are later violated.
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Posted on October 12th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Supporting architects in designing open spaces with expansive views, fresh air and natural light, the Folding Window models feature editable width, height, wall offset and number of panels. Up to eight panels may be accommodated on each side, spanning more than 50 feet with each panel as wide as 39-3/8 inches and as high as 72 inches.
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Posted on October 12th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Linetec was one of only five in the state to win in a Corporate Citizenship Award and the only company honored in this category for “positive programs in place such as pollution reduction, recycling, and energy-saving measures.”
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Posted on October 11th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
President Obama signed the federal “Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act” into law on Jan. 4, 2011. The bill becomes effective Jan. 4, 2014. The federal law was spearheaded by Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI), based upon the template of a California law generally referred to as AB 1953.
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Posted on October 4th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Chicago Metallic’s 1496 Seismic Perimeter Clip and suspended ceiling framing systems comply with the 2009 and 2006 International Building Code (IBC), as well as the 2007 and 2010 California Building Code.
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