Tag Archives: Windows

Verifying fenestration’s structural strength when lab testing does not apply

July 31, 2022

Laboratory testing is the typical way to verify that fenestration products meet specified structural design pressure (DP) criteria. However, engineering analysis can be a viable alternative when standard lab testing will not be sufficient. This article dives deeper into the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA)’s consensus-based process for engineering evaluation of structural integrity: AAMA 2502, Comparative Analysis Procedure for Window and Door Products—which is now approved as a reference standard in the International Building Code (IBC).

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Market data suggests glazing contract boom in 2022: FGIA

May 2, 2022

FGIA predicts the glazing materials industry will see a national uptick in market contracts coming into 2022.

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Rooftop skylight replacement considerations

March 5, 2022

Design professionals tasked with replacing rooftop skylights on commercial or institutional buildings have the opportunity to enhance the building appearance, upgrade energy conservation performance, and improve building occupant experience while remedying water penetration, air infiltration, and condensation problems common with older systems. Achieving these objectives is viable, but the replacement design process is multifaceted.

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Seattle-area high-rise project will feature smart window technology

February 7, 2022

Global construction firm Skanska will install smart window technology in its Seattle high-rise project, “The Eight.”

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Helping schools see the light: Data reveals daylighting’s importance in education

November 4, 2021

Architects have a range of options to help achieve daylighting balance in educational institutions. Glass selection provides soft, even light distribution and can be specified in a range of bird friendly textures, performance coatings, and insulation options. Architects strive to design education buildings in a north-south orientation to help achieve proper daylight balance.

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