This storefront system meets the requirements High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Windzone 4 with large missile impact.
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“AAMA is proud to partner with the National Safety Council (NSC) and other industry organizations, as a part of the Window Safety Task Force, to provide education that will keep families safer and aid in the prevention of accidental falls from windows and related injuries year round.”
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For those who did not hve a chance to participate in the contest at GlassBuild or online, AAMA will be hosting another game show during the Supplier Product Display at the AAMA Fall Conference in Baltimore, Mon., Oct. 28. Attendees have the chance to win 25 percent off FenstrationMasters courses and exams.
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Registration for conference and FenestrationMasters certification exams is open through Oct. 18
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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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“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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“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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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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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) released AAMA 912-13, “Voluntary Specification for Non-Residential Fenestration Building Information Modeling (BIM).”
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“The value of this specification is recognized by the ICC Residential Code, as it is referenced in IRC Section R708.3, stating that self adhered membranes used as flashing shall comply with AAMA 711.”
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