Implementation date extended to January 2015; Window and skylight criteria adjusted
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Highly insulating fenestration technologies could reduce energy by 18 percent
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“These advantages include energy efficiency, recyclability/sustainability, cost advantages, freedom of design, strength to weight ratio and the plethora of colors and finishes available in the marketplace. Throughout this white paper, it’s easily understandable as to why aluminum extrusions have been used by design professionals for decades.”
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Air infiltration savings added to energy savings for more accurate comparisons in replacement window projects
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Barfknecht joins Tubelite from its parent company, Apogee Enterprises, Inc., where he served as director of operational excellence.
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90-degree thermal strip in a single step, wider material for greater thermal efficiency, and pour-and-debridge with lancing for improved adhesion
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The adoption of the reference standard means the IRC will now have five distinct categories of sunrooms for the purpose of uniformly applying the code’s requirements to patio covers, sun porches, sunrooms, solariums and conservatories that have been a very popular choice for homeowners who want to add recreational space to their homes by enclosing a porch, deck or patio area.
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This storefront system meets the requirements High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Windzone 4 with large missile impact.
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Hamilton will be cutting “HARD,” the font Erik Spiekermann designed, as part of its annual Wayzgoose type conference, Nov. 8-10, 2013.
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“AAMA is proud to partner with the National Safety Council (NSC) and other industry organizations, as a part of the Window Safety Task Force, to provide education that will keep families safer and aid in the prevention of accidental falls from windows and related injuries year round.”
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