Spring is here, which means the Window Safety Task Force, in partnership with the National Safety Council, encourages parents and caregivers to recognize the importance of practicing window safety during Window Safety Week, being observed April 2-8. However, open windows any time of year can be dangerous for young children who are not properly supervised.“Most people look forward to the warmer weather that comes in spring, providing the opportunity to enjoy fresh air through open windows,” said Angela Dickson, Co-Chair of the Window Safety Task...

The 2022 edition of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights (NAFS) has been published. This standard is the result of a multi-year effort by CSA Group, Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) and Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA). The updated 2022 standard replaces the 2017 edition, representing a continued evolution of the standard to improve harmonization across North America.The 2017 NAFS standard is already referenced in the 2021 editions of the International Building Code and International Residential Code, with...

We here at FGIA hope you have had a happy and prosperous start to the new year. 2022 was a busy one, so we wanted to share some highlights, including the most popular news articles and blog posts. Thanks to the return of in-person events, conference plans dominated the news section of our site. Trade Secrets posts, which double as the introduction to the monthly FGIA e-News and seek to offer insight into industry trends and outlook, were strongholds in the most-read blogs category. Read...