Posted on May 17th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
AAMA assembles 50 backpacks for Chicago children to commemorate certification anniversary To view video from AAMA’s day of service, visit the association’s YouTube page. The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently participated in a day of service at World Vision in Chicago to commemorate the 50th anniversary of AAMA’s Gold Label Certification Program. “We were [...]
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Posted on May 17th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
“The TU24000 Series’ dual pocket improves thermal performance by dramatically decreasing U-Factors and increasing Condensation Resistance Factors when compared with a single pour and debridged thermal break pocket used with the same size and type of insulated glass.”
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Posted on May 13th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
AAMA recently released education courses on code requirements, energy efficiency and thermal performance, as well as skylights and daylighting, as part of the association’s FenestrationMasters® program
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Posted on May 2nd, 2013 by heatherwestpr
“… testing and certification requirements have increased; we are now testing more combinations of windows, and there are more special conditions to meet ratings for hurricane zones and local building codes…”
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Posted on May 1st, 2013 by heatherwestpr
From its blog to e-newsletters, from videos to on-demand continuing education programs, Linetec provides many online resources to help architects and the building community better understand architectural finishing.
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Posted on April 30th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Webster was a founder of AAMA’s Manufactured Housing Council and offered guidance on the window performance specifications for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as Freddie Mac requirements.
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Posted on April 29th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
INvent-HP-XLT Series fixed, awning and project-out casement window units meet the ASTM E 1996 requirements for large “D” missile impact testing for Wind Zones 1-3 and “E” missile impact testing in Wind Zones 3-4 for essential facilities, such as hospitals.
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Posted on April 23rd, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Prior to the publication of AAMA 909, the only existing North American standards that were considered to be applicable dealt with single point locking hardware, such as a typical latch and dead bolt.
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Posted on April 19th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Hall brings nearly 30 years of experience with storefront, curtainwall, windows, and hurricane impact systems.
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Posted on April 17th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
The meeting will feature a panel discussion on energy-efficient fenestration, an economic update from Dr. Esmael Adibi, as well as a tour of the Palo Verde Energy Education Center.
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