Client News: Valspar shares expertise at AIA and beyond

A number of Valspar’s associates also will be in the booth to demonstrate the digital resources, to discuss the product offering and specification, and to answer questions about architects’ dream projects and their real-life application needs.

Association News: AAMA releases standard lab test method for forces of operable windows and doors for accessibility

The document, titled Standard Laboratory Test Method for Determination of Forces and Motions Required to Activate Operable Parts of Operable Windows and Doors in Accessible Spaces, provides a consistent, repeatable method of laboratory testing the operating forces of operable windows and doors.

Association News: NAFS User Guide provides easy to follow steps for proper application of the North American Fenestration Standard

The 2011 version of NAFS is already referenced in the 2012 editions of the International Building Code and International Residential Code, and the new standard is being proposed to replace the 2008 edition in the 2015 edition of the National Building Code of Canada.

Association News: AAMA releases new guideline for installing preassembled unit skylights onto a roof

The intent of this standard is to educate by providing clear illustrations and concise commentary on the principles involved to facilitate effective installation practice, when the unit manufacturer has not provided such detail in their instructions.

Client News: Linetec mimics terra cotta’s look and feel in new painted finish

“While this new finish cannot replicate all of the properties and design elements of terra cotta, we can offer a paint finish on wall panels that looks and feels like the real thing. And, we can do it at a cost that may better fit projects where terra cotta is desired, but cannot be afforded.”

Client News: Valspar offers Color Matters a new, online AIA/CES

Registered members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) who successfully complete the online course may earn 1.0 Learning Unit with Continuing Education Systems (CES).

Association News: Freeman addresses product transparency declarations during the AAMA Summer Conference

While HPDs focus on raw materials in a product, PTDs focus on a finished product delivered to a job site.

Association News: AAMA announces 2014 scholarship winners

All children of employees of AAMA member companies are eligible to obtain this financial aid for higher education in pursuit of a degree in an engineering or technical field relating to the building products industry. Applicants are judged on grade point average, college entrance exam scores and a 500-word essay.

Association News: Dr. Elizabeth Watson addresses AAMA Summer Conference attendees with presentation on universal design

Many designers and manufacturers desire to move to the next level of inclusion using the principles of Universal Design (UD).

Association News: AAMA releases new document detailing testing for organic coatings on wood, cellulosic composite substrates

Performance requirements and test procedures described