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November 1, 2008
COLUMN : Legal | Management

Using AAMA’s New Tools of the Trade

New 502-08 and 511-08 documents are good step toward the fair use of product tests in a forensic investigation
New 502-08 and 511-08 documents are good step toward the fair use of product tests in a forensic investigation more »
August 15, 2008
COLUMN : Legal | Codes & Standards, Management, Energy Efficiency

The Case for Federal Preemption—Energy Star and Our National Needs

A minor variation in energy performance as manufacturers push the “state of the art” could create liability issues
Federal preemption is probably not a concept many would associate with the fenestration industry. I suspect many readers have never even heard the term. It’s a concept, however, the industry should understand and promote.The underpinnings for the principle of federal preemption are found in the U.S. Constitution and the goal is the uniform regulation of matters of strong national interest. ... more »
June 1, 2008
COLUMN : Legal

Keep Service Straightforward and Simple

Without question, a window and door manufacturer's most direct interaction with users of its products comes at the customer service and field servicelevels. Companies maintaining comprehensive customer service and warranty service programs routinely place employees in a position to address an owner, user or installer-each of whom is calling because he/she has a problem. The job of responding is ... more »
March 15, 2008
COLUMN : Legal | Management

Decide What to Keep and When to Keep It

The Legal Department
We don’t need new laws; we just have to enforce the ones we have…” This line has been applied in innumerable ways to issues which have been the subject of a cry for more legislation. Sometimes, the furor results in old laws being enforced with new vigor. It’s good to know when that happens.We are seeing newly vigorous enforcement of an “old law” that has come ... more »
June 15, 2007
COLUMN : Legal | Codes & Standards

Mulling Over AAMA 450-06

Mulled windows are the darling of designers—“the introduction of light and the feeling of space”—you know what I mean. A proliferation of mulls done poorly, however, can represent an “Achilles’ heel” that can cause an otherwise vigorous company to falter. We have struggled with mulls through joinery and sealant concerns, education in the trades regarding ... more »
April 4, 2007
COLUMN : Legal | Management

Right Now, Right Here—Yancey v. Andersen Corp.

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February 15, 2007
COLUMN : Legal | Management

More and More Standards Require More Controls

Used properly, a hammer can build shelter for people in need. Used improperly, the same hammer can be a blunt instrument of destruction.It is given that our world involves more and more standards. This requires more and more controls against misuse. We are getting the standards; I am concerned we are not getting the controls.Let’s agree that industry standards help the fenestration ... more »

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Window and Door Manufacturers Hold Breath to Stay Afloat in 2009

What was the biggest industry story of 2008?

I join you for the last "Talk..." of 2008. John and I have truly enjoyed having this avenue for dialog with you this year. This little box is honestly one of our favorite weekly tasks... »

A stimulus program for replacement windows and doors…

Right now, there’s much talk about the need to bail out U.S. automakers. Those in favor say actions are necessary to save the economy from falling into... »

International Code Requirements for Windows & Doors