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January 31, 2012
Case Study: Pre-Blended Compound Offers Easy On-Ramp to WPC Production
According to recent market studies, wood-polymer composites (WPCs) have experienced phenomenal growth over the past decade, and double digit growth continues as more markets recognize the advantages of a WPC-based product. Combining wood and plastic into a different material addresses environmental concerns, such as deforestation and sustainability, but also provides an aesthetically pleasing, low maintenance and cost-effective alternative.January 31, 2012
Document Development Continues for Wood and Cellulosic Composite Materials
During the AAMA Fall Conference, the WCCMC 309, 311, 312 Review Task Group discussed drafts and voted to add CARB statement to all three specifications. Task Group Chair, Wally Kesler (Valspar) will schedule a conference call for the group to meet and discuss necessary edits. For AAMA 312, a change will be made from QUVA 340 testing to XENON Arc Testing in the weathering section of the document to coincide with the requirements in NAFS-11.January 23, 2012
With tornado incidents on the rise, a new generation of heavy commercial aluminum windows and doors offers a higher degree of protection from wind damage. The 164 tornado-rated windows in the Pinellas County Emergency Response and Control Center achieve a once-unobtainable level of protection from extreme velocity storms approaching 200 mph.
Case Study: Emergency Response and Control Center Equipped with Tornado-Resistant Fenestration
January 2, 2012
Fiberglass Clears Commercial Hurdles
Selecting a window system for use in new or renovated commercial and institutional buildings has typically gravitated to metal-framed or reinforced windows to provide the strength necessary to meet AAMA CW and AW performance classes. In the last five years, however, fiberglass window systems have rapidly gained attention and are being increasingly specified and installed more and more in retail facilities, offices, schools, colleges, condominiums, apartments and many other buildings.December 23, 2011
Member Profile: FMC First Vice President, Robb Plagemann
FMC First Vice President, Robert (Robb) Plagemann (Tecton Products), describes some of his industry experiences and influences, as well as his involvement with AAMA, in this inaugural Member Profile.November 29, 2011
Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is believed to be the largest, most intact urban historic district in the United States. However, many of the once beautiful historic homes that line the streets of this neighborhood have fallen into disrepair. Families in this working class neighborhood often find that repairs and energy-efficient updates are too costly.
Case Study: Vinyl Windows Contribute to LEED Certification of Historic District
November 29, 2011
Australia Green Building Council Revises its Green Star Program
Back in 2002, the GBCA launched as a national, not-for-profit organization committed to developing a sustainable industry for Australia by encouraging the adoption of green building practices. Last year the GBCA, often thought of as Australia’s equivalent of the USGBC converted an anti-polyvinyl chloride (PVC) credit into a campaign for the responsible use of PVC. In April 2010, Green Star reversed their anti-PVC credit and created a two-point credit to encourage the responsible usage of PVC.November 29, 2011
ASTM Sustainability and VMC Environmental Stewardship Committees Seek Similar Goals
Despite intensive worldwide interest, sustainability has not achieved widespread implementation across mainstream markets. One reason is that mainstream adoption of sustainable development practices relies on the creation of consensus industry standards and there has been a lack of consensus on what standards to apply to “sustainable” products and projects.October 28, 2011
GANA Energy Division to Launch at Fall Conference
The Glass Association of North America added an eighth division earlier this year as part of its Glass Week activities, but the first face-to-face meeting of the Energy Division took place in October at the GANA Fall Conference in Kansas City, held October 17 – 20. The first meeting featured a presentation titled "Air Leakage in Buildings: Mitigation and Code Issues" by Stanley Yee of The Facade Group. Yee first led the then newly-formed Energy Committee at Glass Week in 2008.October 28, 2011
IGMA Announces Performance and Innovations Educational Seminar
Developed by industry experts in their field, the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) has scheduled the Performance and Innovations educational seminar for the benefit of continuing education for the industry. This seminar will take place December 7-8 at the Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel in Vancouver, Canada.October 28, 2011
Hospital Chooses Aluminum, SHGC/U-factor Optimization for Condensation and Daylighting Performance
In the health care field, window and curtain wall designers and specifiers must prioritize the missions of providing natural daylighting and fresh air ventilation, improving patient well-being and enhancing physical security. Windows are at the crossroads of all these factors, and heath care facility designers are challenged to look beyond standard product offerings to work with manufacturers and contractors to solve a number of location- and application-specific problems.October 28, 2011
Glass Material Council Creates Task Group to Update Two Existing Documents
At the AAMA National Fall Conference, held in Palm Desert, CA, the Glass Material Council met to discuss critical issues.October 28, 2011
Recycling, Energy Efficiency, Product Benefits to Aluminum Industry Sustainability Report
A study released by the Aluminum Association documents across-the-board sustainability improvements in the North American aluminum industry over the past 20 years. Among the findings of the report, “Aluminum: The Element of Sustainability,”, are numerous correlations between energy demand associated with aluminum production.October 28, 2011
IGMA Discusses Emerging Technology and Innovation at Summer Technical Meeting
During its Summer Technical Meeting held August 29 - September 1 in Victoria, BC, the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) streamlined the organizational process forming a new committee, Emerging Technology and Innovation. This committee, chaired by Helen Sanders (SAGE Electrochromics), will be the steering committee for IGMA’s research projects.October 28, 2011
Aluminum Material Council Addresses AW and CW Class Products and Active Ballots
At the AAMA National Fall Conference held in Palm Desert, CA, many of the Aluminum Material Council task groups and committees held meetings to address current and future projects and their goals moving forward. Various task groups also examined documents, reviewed ballot responses and discussed other Council activities in order to further their development process.September 30, 2011
AAMA Announces Publication of Exterior Stain Document and Related Scope Change
AAMA 633-11, Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Exterior Stain Finishes on Wood, Cellulosic Composites and Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Window and Door Components, has been published and is available for purchase from the AAMA online Publication Store. The specification describes test procedures and performance requirements for exterior stain finishes applied to AAMA-certified wood, cellulosic composite and fiber reinforced thermoset components.September 30, 2011
Development Continues on Organic Coatings Document for Wood and Cellulosic Composite Profiles
The WCCMC Finishes Committee [Chair Paul Adams (Deceuninck N. A.)] has been developing a new specification that describes test procedures and performance requirements for organic coatings applied to AAMA-certified wood and cellulosic composite substrates.August 30, 2011
Fiberglass Material Council Activities Update
At the AAMA National Summer Conference many of the Fiberglass Material Council task groups and committees held meetings. Council members reviewed documents and discussed marketing opportunities in order to continue to act as an information provider and promoter of fiberglass in the fenestration and related building products industry. For more information on the Fiberglass Material Council’s activities, please visit www.aamanet.org/fiberglass.August 30, 2011
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