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,...

During the 2023 FGIA Fall Conference, be sure to check out FGIA Has Talent, FGIA’s first-ever talent show! This event has long been requested by members, many of whom are musicians outside of the work they do in the industry. Other talents also exist among FGIA’s membership, and this fun networking event is the perfect opportunity to see them firsthand. FGIA Has Talent, headlined by the FGIA house band, Freddie and the Fenestrators, will take place on Wednesday, September 20, 5:30-7:00 p.m. There will be...

Speakers at the upcoming Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference in Denver, CO, will focus on environmental matters, including ENERGY STAR®-related legislation in the state, fenestration and durability research and the quality of indoor air in environmental justice communities impacted by construction activities. Register now for the 2023 FGIA Fall Conference to be held September 18-21 to hear about these sustainability topics and more.“Sustainability continues to be as a crucial topic for our industry,” said Florica Vlad, FGIA Events Manager. “FGIA provides...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) is offering several optional events during the FGIA Fall Conference in Denver, CO, September 18-21. In addition to the FGIA Product Showcase, the Association will be hosting a guided tour of a National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) facility, a philanthropic effort to provide school supplies to in-need children and a first-ever FGIA talent show. Register now for the 2023 FGIA Fall Conference to participate in these networking events and more.“This conference schedule is filled with built-in ways to...

Registration is now open for the annual Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Insulating Glass (IG) Fabricators Workshop, taking place November 7-9 at the Intertek testing facility in Plano, TX. Led by industry experts, the IG Fabricators Workshop features a balanced mix of classroom education along with hands-on experience to discover best practices for the most important aspects of fabricating and testing IG units. The program covers topics such as cleaning, cutting and handling glass, desiccants, sealants, gas fill, frost point and more. Register now...

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) will host its Product Showcase on Tuesday, September 19 at 5:30 p.m. MDT during the FGIA Fall Conference in Denver, CO. The FGIA Product Showcase provides conference participants with the opportunity to view product solutions, hands-on and in-person. Exhibitors will also be able to reach a hyper-focused segment of the industry at this unique networking event and reception offered to all conference participants. Register now to exhibit at the FGIA Product Showcase.Last year, we brought back this popular...

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...

Registration is now open for the 2023 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference, to be held September 18-21 in Denver, CO, at the Westin Westminster. A variety of expert speakers, panel discussions and hands-on demonstrations will be featured on the conference schedule. Numerous committees, councils and task groups will also have an opportunity to meet. Plus, several networking opportunities will be available to conference participants. Register now for the in-person experience or virtual access to the FGIA Fall Conference. Early bird registration rates...

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...