The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) updated a specification providing a system for rating the ability of windows, doors, skylights, and sliding glass doors to withstand impact and pressure cycling generally associated with...
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The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) updated a specification covering requirements for corrosion-resistant coatings on carbon steels used for hardware components in fenestration applications: AAMA 907-23, Specification for Corrosion Resistant Coatings on Carbon...
FGIA releases key insights for spandrel glass design
(08/16/2023)
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) offers a technical information report (TIR) documenting best practices for system design of spandrel areas. The TIR also covers the use of conventional spandrel glass, as well...
This Month’s Features
Fire Protection Specifications for Metal Buildings
Metal building systems are noncombustible structures using steel framing and metal panels, manufactured for pre-assembly inspection.
Daylighting for Safer, Healthier, and More Resilient Schools
Today’s educational facilities must support cognitive performance, mental health, and physical safety, while operating under increasingly stringent codes and budget constraints. Natural daylight sits...
Building for the Future with Insulated Metal Panels
The quality of the materials used, their eco-responsible manufacturing process, and the panels’ superior insulating properties make them a greener solution that considerably reduces...
Architectural Expanded Metals
Ultimately, expanded metal offers a rare combination of design flexibility, robust performance, and environmental responsibility.