The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification establishing the minimum requirements for PVC exterior profiles that are used in windows, doors and skylights. AAMA 303-23, Voluntary Specification for Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Exterior Profiles, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2019. It consists of 10 sections, three figures and two tables.“The rigid PVC exterior profiles minimum requirements established in this standard pertain to dimensional stability, impact resistance, weatherability,...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has 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 hurricane conditions. AAMA 506-23, Voluntary Specification for Impact and Cycle Testing of Fenestration Products, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2016.“The 2023 update for AAMA 506 aligns the standard for the recently released NAFS-22 standard,” said Lothar...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has 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 Steel Components Used in Windows, Doors and Skylights, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2015.“AAMA 907 is a critical hardware document that is referenced by most other codes and defines a pass/fail criteria for products tested...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released a new technical information report (TIR) documenting best practices for system design of spandrel areas, including the use of conventional spandrel glass as well as vision glass in conjunction with shadow box panels. Recommendations are made where appropriate, for testing and/or analysis criteria considering aesthetics, serviceability and performance. AAMA TIR-A20-23, Glazed Spandrel and Shadow Box Design Considerations, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store."Glazed spandrels are often used as opaque...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification establishing the minimum requirements for dimensional stability, weatherability, heat resistance, weight tolerance, heat build-up, Shore D Hardness and lead content of cellular polyvinyl chloride (PVC) exterior profiles used in windows, doors and skylights. AAMA 308-23, Voluntary Specification for Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Exterior Profiles, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2016.“AAMA 308 should provide all professionals in the industry with the...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification providing a standard laboratory procedure for evaluation of simulated human impacts on window systems intended for installation in behavioral care hospitals and facilities. This evaluation procedure also applies to occupancies with similar concerns, excluding other hazardous locations as defined in the International Building Code (IBC) or International Residential Code (IRC). AAMA 501.8-23, Standard Test Method for Determination of Resistance to Human Impact of Window Systems Intended for Use in Behavioral Care Applications, an FGIA...

The National Glass Association (NGA) and the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) are proud to announce the joint publication of a new technical resource, Compatibility Testing of Insulating Glass PIB Primary Sealant with Respect to Glazing Materials.This four-page document discusses methods of compatibility testing of glazing components with respect to Polyisobutylene (PIB) primary sealant in an insulating glass (IG) unit. It recommends the use of the ift Rosenheim test method, outlines the effects of incompatible glazing materials and addresses other factors that may affect...