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FGIA Updates Specification Detailing Comparative Analysis for Window, Door Products

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification document providing a standardized comparative analysis procedure for determining the structural integrity of window and door products. AAMA 2502-24, Comparative Analysis Procedure for Window and Door Products, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2019.“AAMA 2502 is an engineering procedural document that allows engineers to calculate the structural capacity of fenestration products that vary from tested products in size and design pressure,”...

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FGIA Releases Updated Specification for Impact, Cycle Testing of Windows, Doors, Skylights, Sliding Glass Doors

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification and test method intended to model, through accelerated testing, the normal wear that can be expected during the life of a typical AW Class window or door. AAMA 910-24, Life Cycle Specifications and Test Methods for AW Class Windows and Doors, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2016. It was updated by the FGIA Lifecycle Testing Review Task Group.“Since its introduction...

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FGIA Updates Specification for Application of Sealants, Flashing During Fenestration Products Installation

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification providing a means to determine the chemical compatibility of sealants, liquid applied and self-adhered flashing materials used for the installation of fenestration products. AAMA 713-24, Test Methods to Evaluate Chemical Compatibility of Freshly-Applied Sealants with Freshly-Applied Liquid and/or Self-Adhered Flashing Materials, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2008.“These laboratory screening procedures are intended to provide a basis for evaluating the compatibility...

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FGIA Updates Specification for Rotary, Linear Operations in Window Applications

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification establishing methods of test cover procedures, materials and performance criteria for determining the durability of gear type rotary and linear operating devices used for opening and closing casement, awning, jalousie, jal-awning and other similar types of windows. AAMA 901-24, Specification for Rotary and Linear Operations in Window Applications, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2016.Rotary and linear operators are hardware components...

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FGIA Releases Updated Anodized Architectural Aluminum Specification

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification describing test procedures and requirements for architectural quality aluminum oxide coatings applied to extrusions and panels for architectural products. AAMA 611-24, Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2020.“This guideline will permit the architect, owner and contractor to specify and obtain anodized aluminum finishes which will provide, with periodic maintenance, a superior level of performance in terms...

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FGIA Releases Updated Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Profiles Specification

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification establishing performance requirements for fiber reinforced thermoset profiles for use in fenestration products. AAMA 305-24, Voluntary Specification for Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Profiles, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2022.Fenestration products made with fiber reinforced thermoset profiles that meet the requirements of this specification are expected to perform well in actual use, assuming adequate product design. The requirements include flexural strength, flexural...

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