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AAMA to host webinar on glazing system performance during Hurricane Irma

Posted by | Sep 21, 2018 | 0 |

During this already active hurricane season, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) will host a webinar about lessons learned from 2017’s Hurricane Irma, which primarily impacted Florida. AAMA will present Chris Matthews, vice president and senior consultant of GCI Consultants, as he speaks about glazing system performance during Hurricane Irma. Observations from hundreds of inspections conducted from the Northeast to the Southeast to the Southwest of Florida will be shared

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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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Steven Saffell joins AAMA staff as technical director

Posted by | Aug 14, 2018 | 0 |

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) announces the hiring of Steven Saffell as technical director effective Aug. 13. Saffell’s background is a tapestry of architectural firm work, modular home design, as well as manufactured housing, and residential and commercial fenestration experience. Saffell also spent three years teaching as an adjunct professor.

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AAMA releases new design guide for structural silicone glazing

AAMA releases new design guide for structural silicone glazing

Posted by | Jul 26, 2018 | 0 |

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently released a new document to describe proper guidelines and glazing procedures for structural glazing. AAMA SSGDG-1-17, the “Structural Silicone Glazing (SSG) Design Guidelines”, reviews a glazing that offers a unique appearance and simplicity of construction that often cannot be achieved any other way.

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Global and economic expert John Manzella gives insight into current U.S. trends at AAMA Summer Conference

Posted by | Jun 18, 2018 | 0 |

At the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 2018 Summer Conference in Lake Tahoe, California, a global and economics-focused keynote address stated that everything from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the U.S. relationship with China to automation and the opioid crisis are current economic impactful factors in an uncertain time. John Manzella, speaker and author on global business, risks and strategies, spoke at the event about these economic trends, critical issues and how to prepare for what’s ahead.

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Southeast Region white paper on storm-driven rain updated

Southeast Region white paper on storm-driven rain updated

Posted by | Jun 8, 2018 | 0 |

A white paper about water penetration in hurricane conditions recently was updated by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Southeast Region. The paper provides information to homeowners, distributors, builders and insurance adjusters regarding water penetration during severe wind-driven rain storms. The white paper originally was released in 2005, and this update is being released at the beginning of this year’s hurricane season

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AAMA releases 2017/2018 market studies, offers forecast of fenestration industry trends

AAMA releases 2017/2018 market studies, offers forecast of fenestration industry trends

Posted by | May 10, 2018 | 0 |

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released the “AAMA 2017/2018 Study of the U.S. Market for Windows, Doors and Skylights.” This bi-annual report delivers timely information on residential and non-residential market trends and product relationships for windows, doors, skylights, curtain walls and storefronts. Forecasts are based on projections of construction activity as of March 2018.

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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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