American Architectural Manufacturers Association

March 28, 2013

2012: A Prolific Year for WIC Publications

AAMA's Wall Interface Council (WIC) is coming off a busy and productive year, tallying the update of four essential standards.

March 13, 2013

AAMA Releases Updated Standard for Residential Retrofit Window Installation

AAMA recently released an updated standard for the installation of residential replacement windows without the removal of existing frames. AAMA 2410-13, Standard Practice for Installation of Windows with an Exterior Flush Fin Over an Existing Window Frame covers the installation of retrofit windows in detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above-grade in height.

November 30, 2012

Wall Interface Council Task Groups Continue Work on Important Industry Documents

At the AAMA Fall Conference in Albuquerque, NM, the Wall Interface Council (WIC) and related task groups met to continue work on important industry documents.

November 30, 2012

Window and Door Installation for Extreme Weather Conditions

The past decade or so has seen attention focused on the design and testing of windows and doors to stand up to extreme weather conditions. The key considerations are structural resistance to high wind pressures, ability to withstand impact from wind-borne debris and resistance to water penetration from wind-driven rains.