The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has updated a specification document providing a standardized comparative analysis procedure for determining the structural integrity of window and door products. The AAMA 2502-24 (Comparative Analysis Procedure for Window and Door Products), an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA’s online store.
Three new board members joined the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance’s Board of Directors during the 2024 Fall Conference in Minneapolis. The FGIA welcomes Scott Corley of ODL, Chris Giovannielli of Kawneer Company and Stacha Reed of Andersen Corporation to the board.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has updated a specification and test method intended to model, through accelerated testing, the normal wear that can be expected during the life of a typical AW Class window or door.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has updated a specification that provides a means to determine the chemical compatibility of sealants, liquid-applied and self-adhered flashing materials used for the installation of fenestration products.
Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance’s 2024 Fall Conference, which was held in Minneapolis, heard the ways in which Minnesota is leading the nation when it comes to commercial energy codes and efficiency, as well as efforts to mitigate the impact of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances on the environment and local drinking water supply.
Several training and education opportunities took place during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance’s 2024 Fall Conference in Minneapolis, including an informative session on mockup testing in construction, a primer on corrosion, and an educational, hands-on workshop demonstrating proper application of materials common in fenestration installation, as presented by the FGIA Wall Interface Council.
Participants at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance’s 2024 Fall Conference heard color forecasts from an expert in the field, who shared an exploration of trends emerging and evolving in the building products market over the next three to five years.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance partnered with World Vision, a humanitarian organization helping children, families and their communities overcome poverty and injustice, to provide school supplies to in-need children during the 2024 FGIA Fall Conference on Sept. 16-19.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance is now offering two topics from the upcoming third edition of FenestrationMasters, its flagship education program, for individual purchase. The two à la carte modules cover the North American Fenestration Standard, including the NAFS Canadian Supplement and Fundamentals of Insulating Glass.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will be appearing on the Main Stage at GlassBuild America several times throughout the trade show, which is taking place on Sept. 30-Oct. 2 in Dallas.
