truthskyscraper

Latest Articles

Resource | Codes & Standards

Association Directory

Aluminum Extruders Council1000 N. Rand Rd., Ste. 214, Wauconda, IL 60084; 847/526-2010, Fax: 847/526-3993, www.aec.orgAmerican Architectural Manufacturers Association1827 Walden Office Sq., Ste. 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173; 847/303-5664, Fax: 847/303-5774, www.aamanet.orgAmerican Forest & Paper Association1111 19th St. N.W., Ste. 800, Washington, DC 20036; 800/878-8878, Fax: 202/463-2708, ... more »
Resource | Codes & Standards, Materials & Components

Components

Guide to Standards & Tests
Coatings/Finishes/PreservativesAAMA 611-98 Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural AluminumDescribes test procedures and requirements for high performance (Class I) and commercial (Class II) architectural-quality aluminum oxide coatings applied to aluminum extrusions and panels.AAMA 612-02 Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Combined Coatings of ... more »
Resource | Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency Information Sources

Efficient Windows Collaborative Consortium of window and door manufacturers, industry suppliers, government agencies, and academic researchers, supported by Department of Energy, that promotes the use of energy efficient windows. Its web site features a great deal of useful information covering window energy performance issues. Detailed information is provided on different glazing and frame ... more »
Resource | Codes & Standards

Finished Products

Guide to Standards & Tests
Air, Water & StructuralAAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-05 Specifications for Windows, Doors and Unit SkylightsThis standard identifies requirements for windows, glass doors, skylights and, for the first time, side-hinged exterior doors. Structural integrity, water resistance, air leakage and forced entry are among the performance requirements addressed. Window and door products are divided into ... more »
Resource | Codes & Standards, Energy Efficiency

Green Building Organizations and Information Sources

The U.S. Green Building CouncilOrganization devoted to developing green rating programs for all types of commercial and residential buildings.  Main site features information on its various LEED programs, rating systems under development, educational opportunities, its trade show and more.  USGBC offers a unique Web site, referenced below, specifically for the residential market. ... more »
Resource | Codes & Standards, Energy Efficiency, Segments

Green-Related Articles/Resources from Other Web Sites

Other Publications and Web Sites Behind the Logos: Understanding Green Product Certifications From Environmental Building News, January 2008 Passive Solar Design From Toolbase.org (NAHB Research Center) A Clear View: Vinyl Windows & the Environment From the American Architectural Manufacturers Association and the Vinyl Institute Hot ... more »
Resource

Industry Glossary

AAMA: American Architectural Manufacturers Association, a national trade association that establishes voluntary standards for the window, door and skylight industry.Acrylic: Thermoplastic glazing material.Aerogel: A microporous, transparent silicate foam currently under development for potential use as a glazing cavity-fill material, offering very high thermal performance.Air infiltration: The ... more »
Resource | Codes & Standards

Installation, Building Practices & Field Tests

Guide to Standards & Tests
InstallationASTM E2112-07 Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and SkylightsThis document practice covers the installation of fenestration products in new and existing construction and is designed primarily to cover residential and light commercial applications. It is designed to educate the installer, builder, architect, and other users in the identification and ... more »
Resource | Codes & Standards

International Code Requirements for Windows & Doors

Enforcement of the International Codes by a number of states and local jurisdictions has begun. At the beginning of 2008, 18 states (Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah and Washington) are enforcing the 2006 International Building Code, with another two (New York and ... more »
Resource | Codes & Standards, Operations

Materials and Manufacturing

Materials Aluminum Extruders Council Web site features extensive information on aluminum production, processing and recyclability. Forest Certification Resource Center Created by Metafore, an organization focused on enabling businesses to make better environmental choices, this site provides an overview of forestry certification and links to a variety of programs ... more »
12next ›last »

FILTER BY

truseal_envirosealed_081205

Most Clicked

Window and Door Manufacturers Hold Breath to Stay Afloat in 2009

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

Top 100 Manufacturers of 2008

Our annual rankings of the 100 largest manufacturers in North America, based on sales volumes. The industry's unofficial scorecard, the list is divided into 10 sales range categories, providing facts, figures and recaps of important developments at major players in the residential window and door business. »