Tag Archives: Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance
FGIA Updates Specification for Impact, Cycle Testing of Fenestration Products
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated an industry specification for rating the ability of windows, doors, skylights and sliding glass doors to withstand impact and pressure cycling associated with hurricanes. AAMA 506-23, Voluntary Specification for Impact and … Continue reading
FGIA Releases Report on Glass Spandrel, Shadow Box Design Considerations
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) unveiled a new technical report discussing best practices for system design of spandrel areas. This includes the use of conventional spandrel glass and vision glass together with shadow box panels. AAMA TIR-A20-23, Glazed … Continue reading
FGIA Updates Evaluation of Human Impacts of Window Systems
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification providing a standard laboratory procedure for evaluating simulated human impacts on window systems intended for installation in behavioral care hospitals and facilities. The standard, AAMA 501.8-23, Standard Test Method … Continue reading
Amy Becker Joins FGIA
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has hired Amy Becker as a glass products specialist. Becker is an active FGIA member who holds several leadership positions. In her new role, she will oversee the operation of the Insulating Glass … Continue reading
FGIA Updates Design Wind Loads Technical Information Report
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a technical information report determining design wind loads on exterior fenestration and cladding systems. The report, AAMA TIR-A15-23, Overview of Design Wind Load Determination for Fenestration Systems, provides details for exterior … Continue reading