Client News: Appleton Coated calls for entries to U360 Design Competition

Submissions must be printed all, or in part, on Utopia and/or Curious Collection papers, accompanied by a completed entry form, produced in 2013, and postmarked no later than Dec. 6, 2013.

Client News: Wausau’s interior S.E.A.L. windows simplify upgrades for sound, energy, air and light

Part of the Advantage by Wausau offering, these standard interior accessory windows are ideally suited to meet the accelerated pace of construction timelines for low- and mid-rise buildings including offices, schools and medical facilities.

Association News: ENERGY STAR criteria developments discussed at AAMA Fall Conference

Implementation date extended to January 2015; Window and skylight criteria adjusted

Association News: AAMA’s conference speaker discusses roadmap for reducing building energy use

Highly insulating fenestration technologies could reduce energy by 18 percent

Association News: AAMA’s Aluminum Material Council publishes sustainability white paper

“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.”

Client News: Wausau enhances online Energy Modeling Tool

Air infiltration savings added to energy savings for more accurate comparisons in replacement window projects

Client News: Glen Barfknecht named as VP of operations at Tubelite

Barfknecht joins Tubelite from its parent company, Apogee Enterprises, Inc., where he served as director of operational excellence.

Client News: Linetec announces new thermal improvement offerings

90-degree thermal strip in a single step, wider material for greater thermal efficiency, and pour-and-debridge with lancing for improved adhesion

Association News: Specification for Sunrooms Adopted into the 2015 IRC

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.

Client News: Tubelite expands ForceFront Storm hurricane impact-resistant product

This storefront system meets the requirements High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Windzone 4 with large missile impact.