Posted on October 16th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
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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Posted on October 14th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
This storefront system meets the requirements High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Windzone 4 with large missile impact.
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Posted on October 1st, 2013 by heatherwestpr
The newly acquired Chicago Metallic Company™ LLC (CMC) represents one of the largest acquisitions to date by the ROCKWOOL Group.
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Posted on September 26th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Unlike most convention centers’ “box with docks” design, MCC showcases a glass and limestone exterior highlighting natural light, outside views and open corridors with more than 1,000 doors. Helping achieve this transparency and connection to surrounding spaces, Tubelite Inc. provided storefront and entrance systems that were installed by Nashville-based Alexander Metals, Inc.
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Posted on September 25th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Registration for conference and FenestrationMasters certification exams is open through Oct. 18
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Posted on August 30th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
The demand for windows in new housing increased by 25 percent in 2012 with a similar increase projected for 2013, as the housing recovery continues and new housing units in 2013 will exceed 1 million for the first time since 2007.
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Posted on August 29th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
“Changes enhance the clarity and flow of this test procedure and set the stage for a consistent means to evaluate the resistance of a side-hinged door assembly subjected to intentional high loading conditions.”
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Posted on August 21st, 2013 by heatherwestpr
“As is the case with roofs, such coatings can be beneficial on the façade as well as window frames, railings, outdoor equipment enclosures and numerous other applications.”
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Posted on August 15th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
For two-color frame finishing using paint at the interior and exterior, Linetec estimates that Technoform Bautec’s thermal strip system painted assemblies are 400% less expensive than other thermal barrier methods that require time-consuming masking.
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Posted on August 7th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Each day of GlassBuild America (Sept. 10-12) at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in booth #1216, AAMA will be hosting the game show, “Are You Smarter Than a FenestrationMaster™,” where participants will be awarded a 5 percent discount on FenestrationMasters courses and exams for each quiz question they answer correctly.
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