Association News: AAMA releases new voluntary specification for third-party finishes applied to PVC exterior profile

Standards existed for extruders or window manufacturers when working with the paint process, but there was no AAMA standard for in-process quality control when painting was being done at outside contractors.

Association News: AAMA releases report on “Overview of Design Wind Load Determination for Fenestration Systems”

This report discusses the determination of design wind loads on curtain walls and other building cladding systems. The document originally was published in 1985, when Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel (BLWT) testing was a relatively new field, and limited information was available on its methods and uses.

Client News: Tubelite adds 34000 Series storefront to ForceFront Storm hurricane resistant products

ForceFront medium stile entrance doors also were tested with 34000 Series storefront to provide a complete impact-resistant system.

Association News: AAMA offers chance to win 50 percent off FenestrationMasters courses and exams

To participate in the online contest, follow AAMA on Twitter (@AAMAInfo) or search for the contest hashtag, #RUsmarter; join the association’s LinkedIn group; and each day of GlassBuild America (Sept. 9-11) in booth #2315, AAMA will be hosting the game show, Are You Smarter than a FenestrationMaster™.

Client News: Skylight finished by Linetec crowns The Alfond Inn at Rollins, Florida

Manufactured and installed by Super Sky Products Enterprises, LLC, this multi-slope, dome skylight with cupola and finial spans nearly 39 feet in diameter. This signature glass structure is framed in aluminum, finished by Linetec in Valspar’s durable Fluropon® Classic II bronze finish.

Association News: AAMA releases updated voluntary specification for sash balances

Document sets requirements for materials, testing and performance

Association News: HUD begins process of adopting 2012 AAMA standard for fenestration in manufactured housing

“This is a major victory,” praised AAMA’s certification manager, Rich Rinka. He explained, “Without MHCC’s blessing, there would be no changing from the currently recognized standards.”

Association News: AAMA releases Aluminum Storefront and Entrance Manual

Document seeks to provide technical information for assembling attractive storefronts and entrances to retail businesses

Client News: Rockfon.com adds Chicago Metallic suspension systems and ROCKFON metal ceiling products

The streamlined navigation and new content integrates ROCKFON’s stone wool acoustic ceiling panels and specialty metal ceiling panels with Chicago Metallic® suspension systems.

Client News: OHare International Airport Terminal 5 renovates with ROCKFON ceiling systems for Modern look, easy maintenance

A custom Oyster Metallic finish was selected for the ceiling baffles in the concession area. “We did not have much ceiling space to play with. The linear baffle ceiling hides the structure above and makes it feel like a higher ceiling.”