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...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) and the National Glass Association (NGA) are proud to announce the joint publication of an updated technical resource, NGA/FGIA TB-1601, Guidelines for Use of Capillary Tubes.This eight-page guide addresses the use of capillary tubes in insulating glass units, including proper manufacture and design, glazing methodologies, as well as advantages and disadvantages of their use.“This is an excellent resource covering the use of capillary tubes; everything from design guidance to glazing considerations,” shared Aaron Thompson, Principal Research Engineer at...