Posted on April 28th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
A new education course focusing on field testing has been produced by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA). The course, titled Air and Water Leakage Testing of Installed Windows and Doors, has been accredited by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for 1 LU/HSW of educational credit.
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Posted on April 21st, 2011 by heatherwestpr
AAMA Releases Voluntary Tornado Specification: Document Outlines Testing Procedures for Buildings in At-Risk Tornado Areas
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Posted on April 8th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
Coursework is now available through the AAMA FenestrationMasters™ professional certification program, which was launched last year by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).
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Posted on April 7th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
Linetec’s field services team combines high-performance paints with precise application procedures to provide sustainable, attractive finishes on painted or anodized aluminum, steel and a variety of other surfaces.
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Posted on April 5th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
Regular care and maintenance extends the lifespan and performance of windows, doors and skylights. The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) offers a newly-published, educational brochure with tips for proper cleaning and information to help ensure that products perform as intended.
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Posted on April 1st, 2011 by heatherwestpr
National Safety Week, observed April 3-9 this year, is the perfect time to remind all households that open windows can be dangerous for young children who are not properly supervised. While the number of falls from windows is generally very small compared with other recorded child injuries, a window incident can result in serious injury or possibly even death. Promoting awareness of how to prevent them as well as year-round window safety practices can reduce that number even further.
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Posted on March 30th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) responded to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) call for comments on existing regulations with information regarding EPA’s 2010 implementation of the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) regulations.
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Posted on March 22nd, 2011 by heatherwestpr
Rich Walker, AAMA president and CEO, and Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) visited Mathews Brothers Company in Belfast, Maine.
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Posted on March 18th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
“Daylighting Basics: Daylighting and Energy Savings,” developed by AAMA’s Skylight Marketing Committee, available for download.
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Posted on March 17th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
Wausau’s new 4250i and 4250i-XLT INvent Series features offset glass planes to replicate double-hung sash, while providing the ease of operation, durability and low air infiltration of projected windows.
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