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Glazing Systems to be Tested as Hurricane Season Nears Peak
Hurricane season is about to peak. Though the season officially started in June, nearly 85% of hurricane formation occurs during August, September and October. Fueled by record-high ocean temperatures, the strength of hurricanes is expected to increase this year, claim … Continue reading
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Tagged double laminated insulating glass, Eastman Chemical Company, Hurricane Season, hurricane-resistant products, impact-resistant windows, interlayers, Julia Schimmelpenningh, laminated glass, laminated insulating glass, multi-ply laminates
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Safety Glazing: Are Updates Expected for ANSI Z97.1?
The Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) seeks to update ANSI Z97.1-2015 (R2020), Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings – Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test. The ANSI Z97.1-2015 (R2020) standard sets specifications and testing methods for safety glazing materials in … Continue reading
Membership Positions Open for Z97 Committee
The Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) Z97, the committee responsible for the upkeep and modification of the American National Standard ANSI Z97.1 – Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings – Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test, is seeking additional members. The open … Continue reading
ASTM International, NFRC Honor Member Contributions in 2022
Both ASTM International and the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) recently presented awards to members of the glass, glazing and fenestration industry. These awards recognize contributions to the development of international standards and commitment to moving projects and priorities forward. … Continue reading
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Tagged ASTM International, charlie curcija, Dariush Arasteh Memorial Member of the Year, Eastman Chemical, fenestration, George Stern Award, glass, glazing, Joe Hayden, Julia Schimmelpenningh, National Fenestration Rating Council, Robin Mitchell, Sherri Wendt
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New Standard Test Method Paves the Way for Increasing School Safety
The glass and glazing industry has strived to do its part to ensure school safety. After eight months of dedicated efforts, the industry is now one step closer to having a universal standard that will help create a safe and … Continue reading
