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C.R. Laurence’s U.S. Aluminum Division has developed new patent pending Corner-Loc Corner Construction technology that serves as the strongest commercial door corner assembly in the industry. Key components of standard door rail-to-stile corner construction...
The International Code Council (ICC), ASHRAE, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announce the signing of a memorandum to...
ClarkDietrich Building Systems recently announced that the newest version of its ClarkDietrich Wall Type Creator Revit add-in is now available for free download at the Autodesk Exchange store. Wall Type Creator gives architects the...
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released AAMA TIR-15-14, “Overview of Design Wind Load Determination for Fenestration Systems.” This report discusses the determination of design wind loads on curtain walls and other building...
By Marcy Marro Types of Rainscreen Systems There are two types of rainscreen systems: drainable assemblies and pressure-equalized rainscreen systems. Drainable assemblies, often referred to as a “drained cavity wall” or “drained/backventilated” (D/B-V) system,...
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released AAMA 902-14, “Voluntary Specification for Sash Balances.” This document establishes the requirements for the materials, testing and performance for sash balances used in hung-type windows. It...
