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FGIA releases update to 2019/2020 Market Studies, offers adjusted forecast of fenestration industry trends

FGIA releases update to 2019/2020 Market Studies, offers adjusted forecast of fenestration industry trends

Posted by | Oct 2, 2020 | 0 |

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released updated industry market data in the FGIA Industry Update of the U.S. Market for Residential and Non-residential Windows, Doors and Skylights. This report serves as an updated overview of the reports released by the association in May. New forecasts included in this update are based on projections of construction activity as of mid-September 2020, including a consensus of current economic and construction forecasts along with input from industry participants on year-to-date shipments.

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FGIA updates two anchorage technical documents

FGIA updates two anchorage technical documents

Posted by | Sep 30, 2020 | 0 |

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated two documents addressing fenestration anchorage. This is the first update to AAMA 2501-20, “Voluntary Guide for Engineering Analysis of Anchorage Systems for Fenestration Products” Included in NAFS, since it was originally written in 2006.

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Announcing the 2021 FGIA Virtual Annual Conference

Posted by | Sep 23, 2020 | 0 |

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) will hold its 2021 Annual Conference virtually due to the continued health concerns around the spread of COVID-19. This event, previously scheduled to be held at Omni Plantation in Amelia Island, Florida, will be hosted on Zoom for the convenience of participants. The event dates remain largely unchanged with the conference taking place Tuesday, February 23 through Thursday, February 25.

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Registration now open for FGIA Virtual Fall Conference

Posted by | Sep 10, 2020 | 0 |

Registration for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Fall Conference is now open, with early bird rates available through Sept. 28. The Virtual Fall Conference will take place Oct. 6-8 and will feature updated market size and economic forecasts, as well as residential and commercial construction trends resulting from the continually evolving COVID-19 pandemic.

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St. Cloud Window launches new SCW4000 acoustic window line

St. Cloud Window launches new SCW4000 acoustic window line

Posted by | Sep 9, 2020 | 0 |

St. Cloud Window Inc. announces a new SCW4000 Series window. The SCW4000 Series is designed to accommodate the increasing demand for acoustic performance and high thermal efficiency to both buildings and occupants and is available in a vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, and fixed configuration.

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September 22 FGIA webinar seeks to help prevent insulating glass failures

Posted by | Sep 4, 2020 | 0 |

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) will host a webinar entitled “Methods of Prevention and Investigation of Insulating Glass Failures” on Tues., Sept. 22 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern. Presented by Bill Lingnell, FGIA Technical Consultant, this webinar will review items and concerns that cause insulating glass unit (IGU) problems and issues that may lead to failures. The webinar is complimentary and open to the public.

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FGIA offering educational content and discounts during GlassBuild Connect

Posted by | Sep 2, 2020 | 0 |

In conjunction with GlassBuild Connect, the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) is offering snapshots of its education offerings and extending related discounts during the month of September. GlassBuild Connect seeks to bring together attendees and exhibitors online for a month-long product- and education-focused event taking place Sept. 1-30.

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FGIA updates Fenestration Sealants Guide

FGIA updates Fenestration Sealants Guide

Posted by | Aug 24, 2020 | 0 |

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a technical document intended to aid in the selection, use and application of sealants commonly used in fenestration systems. AAMA 851, “Fenestration Sealants Guide for Windows, Window Walls and Curtain Walls,” an FGIA standard, is the first update to this document, originally published in 2009.

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Technoform debuts shearless thermal barrier to greatly reduce deformation due to thermal expansion for aluminum-framed fenestration

Posted by | Jul 20, 2020 | 0 |

Technoform introduces a new, shearless polyamide thermal barrier for windows, doors and façade systems. The company said this new thermal barrier solution significantly reduces the deformation caused by uneven thermal expansion in aluminum framing members and minimizes thermal conductivity to improve energy performance.

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