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A Manufacturer's Guide to IG Certification

Getting ready for new NFRC and Energy Star mandates set to go into effect by 2010 is critical
Getting ready for new NFRC and Energy Star mandates set to go into effect by 2010 is critical more »

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a sidebar to the article A Manufacturer's Guide to IG Certification. What is ASTM E 2190? ASTM E 2190 was approved in 2002 as part of a continuing effort to harmonize North American standards for IG testing and performance. E 2190 is a standard specification for IG unit performance and evaluation designed to be equal to or improved over its predecessors ASTM E 774 (U.S.) and CGSB 12.8 ... more »

Glossary of Related Terms

This is a sidebar to the article A Manufacturer's Guide to IG Certification. Accelerated Aging: Laboratory conditions designed to recreate the normal aging process of IG units in a short period of time. ASTM E 2188: North American harmonized ASTM standard test method for IG unit durability performance testing. ASTM E 2189: North American harmonized ASTM standard test method for testing IG unit ... more »

IG Certification Agency Directory

This is a sidebar to the article A Manufacturer's Guide to IG Certification.Associated Laboratories232 Wall StreetDallas, TX 75215Phone: 214/565-0593Fax: 214/565-1094Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC)100 West Main StreetP.O. Box 730Sackets Harbor, N.Y. 13685Web:www.IGCC.org Email: staff@amscert.comPhone: 315/646-2234Fax:315/646-2297Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA)1500 ... more »

Window Manufacturers Make Their Way to GlassBuild

Despite challenging market conditions, window and door makers are coming to GlassBuild America, which finishes up today. more »

Last Chance for 2009 I-Codes

Many public comments submitted related to energy conservation
With nationwide emphasis on green building and possible federal legislation to mandate increased efficiency in codes, much of the recent input focuses on energy conservation. more »

Moving from Double to Triple or Possibly a New Technology

Questions and concerns about a possible shift to triple-glazing have been floating around the industry ever since the Department of Energy issued its preliminary announcement about potential changes to the Energy Star Windows program. The new, more stringent U-factors DOE said it was considering for Northern climates in a couple years would be tough to meet with even the best double-glazed, ... more »

New Technologies and Green Highlight WDMA Conference

WDMA’s new president also introduces himself and the organization's new management company
Lincolnshire, Ill.—Next generation glazing products and the continuing shift toward green building topped the agenda at the Window & Door Manufacturers Association Technical Conference held here in May. John Stoiber, WDMA’s new president, also used the event to introduce himself and discuss the expanded capabilities the organization will have under its new management company, ... more »

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 »

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Top 100 Manufacturers of 2008

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