Client News: Wausau unveils INvent.PLUS windows with composite framing

The innovative, composite framing delivers R5 performance for operable units and R6 for fixed windows to support buildings’ goals for energy efficiency and occupant comfort.

Association News: AAMA publishes exterior door installation guide for extreme wind and water exposure

“The standard addresses a common building application where an exterior door is installed into a masonry/concrete opening. This standard practice will be welcomed by architects, manufacturers, installation contractors and building code officials alike.”

Client News: Stretch Forming by Linetec now available; Aluminum finishing, curving and thermal improvement services all provided at a single location

Stretch Forming by Linetec alleviates the worry and hassle of multiple points of contact and brings tremendous value. Customers can ship us their aluminum for bending and then, have it finished in the same place to retain the full finish warranty.”

Client News: Wausau announces INvision Series product family of unitized curtainwall and RX window wall systems; Infill options include terra cotta rain screen panels

Maximizing performance, minimizing field labor and allowing designers to choose the ideal system depth, face width and thermal barrier, these unitized curtainwall and window wall systems are fabricated for quick, easy installation and are backed with a standard limited warranty of up to 10 years. Terra cotta rain screen panels offer complementary sustainable design advantages and can be factory-installed into INvision unitized curtainwall.

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: 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