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ASSA ABLOY Brands Introduce Attack Resistant Retrofit Kits for Existing School Doors and Windows

Posted by | Oct 15, 2018 | 0 |

The attack resistant retrofit kits are comprised of a steel vision framing kit along with School Guard Glass™ SG5 to replace an existing vision kit and glass in a wood or hollow metal door. For existing sidelight and window frames, ASSA ABLOY supplies the School Guard Glass™ complete with seals and other products required for proper installation. ASSA ABLOY partnered with School Guard Glass™ to provide products that will thwart an attack and keep the assailant from breaching the opening.

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AAMA releases updated side-hinged door systems specification for determining forced entry resistance

AAMA releases updated side-hinged door systems specification for determining forced entry resistance

Posted by | Sep 25, 2018 | 0 |

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently released an updated document to describe a standard test method and performance criteria for side-hinged door systems in the locked position to resist entry under a specified load and conditions. AAMA 1304-18, the “Voluntary Specification for Determining Forced Entry Resistance of Side-Hinged Door Systems,” seeks to measure the ability of the operable slabs to deter opportunistic entry by unskilled intruders.

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AAMA and IGMA release resource for understanding glass standards

AAMA and IGMA release resource for understanding glass standards

Posted by | Sep 11, 2018 | 0 |

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) jointly released a series of web pages providing a general overview of the standards, specifications and test methods used in the window, door and skylight industry related to glass and glazing systems.

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MI’s Adds Black SuperCapSR Color Technology to Homemaker3 & EC190 Sliding Glass Door Product Lines

MI’s Adds Black SuperCapSR Color Technology to Homemaker3 & EC190 Sliding Glass Door Product Lines

Posted by | Jul 17, 2018 | 0 |

MI Windows and Doors’ HomeMaker3 and EnergyCore (EC) 190 sliding glass door product lines are now available with the company’s black SuperCapSR co-extrusion exterior color technology. Previously only available in silver and bronze, SuperCapSR is a scratch-resistant, molecularly-fused color layer that reflects up to 76 percent of infrared light, helping to prevent heat build-up and frame distortion caused by high outdoor temperatures and extreme sun and UV exposure.

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Innovative New Extreme® 300 Series MicroCoil® Grille Features Lowest-In-Class Headroom

Innovative New Extreme® 300 Series MicroCoil® Grille Features Lowest-In-Class Headroom

Posted by | Jul 16, 2018 | 0 |

High traffic, low headroom access points present a unique set of challenges. Especially for those looking for closure solutions for these tight, unwieldy spaces. CornellCookson, a worldwide rolling door and grille manufacturer, tackled this challenge head on by developing the new Extreme® 300 Series MicroCoil® Grille. This innovative product development reduces headroom for rolling grilles by 50% all while providing the desired level of safety and security.

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CornellCookson Announced Newest Closure Innovations at AIA Conference on Architecture 2018

CornellCookson Announced Newest Closure Innovations at AIA Conference on Architecture 2018

Posted by | Jul 5, 2018 | 0 |

CornellCookson returned to the AIA Conference on Architecture 2018 with a full roster of new and improved closure products, including Extreme® 300 Series MicroCoil™ Grille, SmokeShield™ Elevator and SteelWeave™ Metal Mesh Grille. The company’s newest product, MicroCoil allows architects, designers and facility managers to maximize clear openings by significantly reducing coil size.

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Winners of 10th Annual Marvin Architects Challenge Showcase Preeminent Architectural Design

Winners of 10th Annual Marvin Architects Challenge Showcase Preeminent Architectural Design

Posted by | Jun 18, 2018 | 0 |

The Marvin Family of Brands is announcing the winners of its 10th Marvin Architects Challenge – an annual design competition that recognizes inventive use of the company’s windows and doors in exceptional residential and commercial projects. Renowned architects Jane Frederick, FAIA, ASID; Matt Kreilich, FAIA; and Takashi Yanai, FAIA, served as judges for the competition and selected six winners from more than 220 submissions from across North America. The winning projects range in style from a modern residence in the remote woods of Wisconsin to the historic revitalization of a former department store in Alabama, and highlight how the strategic use of doors and windows can transform any space.

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The Importance of Garage Door Wind Load

The Importance of Garage Door Wind Load

Posted by | Jun 15, 2018 | 0 |

In advance of hurricane season, there’s often a lot of questions about hurricane proof doors and how to protect buildings from damage. It’s no surprise that rolling doors are often areas of great concern, as any opening or hole in the building is a natural pressure point that must be able to withstand great wind forces in a hurricane. That’s where the term “wind load” comes in, and it comes in two flavors – “Design” and “Test.” Let’s take a closer look.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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