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New technical document from Vitro Architectural Glass addresses safety, cleaning and decontamination of glass surfaces

Posted by | Jun 3, 2020 | 0 |

Vitro Architectural Glass has published a new glass technical document titled “Decontaminating Glass Surfaces” (TD-154). Developed in response to customer questions related to glass handling and safety during the COVID-19 crisis, the five-page primer addresses a range of topics of interest to glass fabricators and window manufacturers as well architects, specifiers and designers.

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Finishing innovations, options and trends for architectural aluminum products

Finishing innovations, options and trends for architectural aluminum products

Posted by | Apr 1, 2020 | 0 |

Tammy Schroeder, LEED Green Associate, discusses color innovations and sustainability strides in anodize, biophilic design in architectural coatings, and the latest in metallic and mica coatings. “Anodizing successfully combines science with nature to create one of the world’s best metal finishes by accelerating and enhancing the oxidation of the aluminum substrate. This process produces an oxide film that is uniform, extremely hard and protects the aluminum substrate from deterioration. It provides the highest performance finish for aluminum. Its longevity is its strength. It delivers excellent wear and abrasion resistance.”

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UL/CLEB shares Canadian codes and standards requirements for fenestration product installation at FGIA Annual Conference

UL/CLEB shares Canadian codes and standards requirements for fenestration product installation at FGIA Annual Conference

Posted by | Feb 28, 2020 | 0 |

A sponsored seminar at the 2020 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference covered codes and standards requirements pertaining to installing fenestration products in Canada. Robert Jutras, principal engineer for UL/CLEB, led a presentation on these requirements with a focus on CSA A440.4, a National Standard of Canada covering window, door and skylight installation.

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FGIA announces new Board of Directors, strategic plan at inaugural conference

Posted by | Feb 24, 2020 | 0 |

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference held last week in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida featured an introduction to the 2020 Board of Directors. Since FGIA is the result of having combined the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) as of the first of this year, the FGIA Board of Directors includes representatives who actively served in leadership roles within either of the separate associations.

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FGIA updates design guide for sloped glazing and skylights

FGIA updates design guide for sloped glazing and skylights

Posted by | Feb 5, 2020 | 0 |

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated AAMA GDSG-1, Design Guide for Sloped Glazing and Skylights, outlining the considerations necessary for choosing proper glass for non-residential skylight and sloped glazing applications based on the best industry practices and technology, as well as describes the minimum requirements for sloped glazing as specified in the International Building Code (IBC).

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Kalwall® promotes Kevin Bruce to national sales manager

Posted by | Feb 4, 2020 | 0 |

Kalwall Corporation announces the promotion of Kevin Bruce to National Sales Manager North America – Panels and Accessories Division. Bruce will oversee Kalwall’s sales and support team for its direct and distributor sales network in North America. He is charged with leading strategic planning, as well as personnel decisions. Bruce replaces Jim Andrus, who is retiring after 40 years at Kalwall.

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AAMA Education: Updated courses and platform now available for FenestrationMasters Version 2.0

AAMA Education: Updated courses and platform now available for FenestrationMasters Version 2.0

Posted by | Dec 12, 2019 | 0 |

The FenestrationMasters program provides training content based on consensus based AAMA standards. Version 2.0 includes updated document references, incorporating new information from any documents that have been updated and/or published since the program launched, such as the latest version of the North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS-17) and AAMA PSSG-19, “Selection and Application Guide for Plastic Glazed Skylights and Sloped Glazing.”

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Feldman Architecture honors historic Engine Company No. 8

Feldman Architecture honors historic Engine Company No. 8

Posted by | Nov 25, 2019 | 0 |

Fire station turned event space turned Feldman Architecture headquarters, the Engine Company No. 8’s rustic bones and sweeping skylights held great potential for a welcoming, open floor workspace flooded with light. The Feldman Architecture team looked to honor the original design of the historic building by accentuating its beautifully weathered exposed brick walls and elegant steel beams.

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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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