The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated guidelines relating to thermal stress considerations for window glass products used in residential and commercial building envelope projects. IGMA TM-1500-25, Guidelines to Reduce Instances of Thermal Stress, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2014.The purpose of IGMA TM-1500-25 is to give the user specific guidelines and design assistance toward avoiding problems that arise from glass breakage caused by thermal stress conditions.“Many factors go into choosing the...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has named three new Honorary Members of the Association. Steve Fronek (Apogee Enterprises), Rob Luter (Lippert Components) and Steve Strawn (JELD-WEN) now join the legacy of becoming Honorary Members of FGIA.Honorary FGIA members are those who are retired from the industry and have demonstrated exceptional dedication and contributions to the Association, have held multiple leadership positions, and/or have had continuous participation in the Association for 20 years or more. Nominations are required from at least three FGIA members,...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated specification outlining methods, equipment and materials applicable for cleaning architecturally finished aluminum after construction and for subsequent periodic maintenance. AAMA 609 and 610-25, Cleaning and Maintenance Guide for Architecturally Finished Aluminum, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2015.This information is intended as a guide for architects, owners, building managers, contractors and others in the building industry who are interested in the proper care and...

Spring is officially here, which means the Window Safety Task Force encourages parents and caregivers to recognize the importance of practicing window safety during Window Safety Week, being observed April 6-12. However, open windows any time of year can be dangerous for young children who are not properly supervised.“Warmer weather presents us all with the opportunity to enjoy fresh air through open windows. However, it’s important for customers to have positive experiences with your products,” said Angela Dickson, Co-Chair of the Window Safety Task Force....

Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Southeast Region Meeting, taking place April 22-23 at the Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key in Florida. This event will feature a networking night at Topgolf St. Petersburg on April 22, followed by a full day of speaker presentations covering crucial information for the southern region states. Register now for this two-day, exclusive in-person meeting dedicated to exploring the latest trends in the fenestration industry in the southeast region.“We are thrilled to...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released a new specification applicable for use in testing and rating horizontal sliding windows and sliding doors based upon the sash/panel size and interlocking conditions present in the tested samples. AAMA 517-25, Specification for Air/Water Penetration Resistance, and Structural Load Performance of Multi-Track Doors and Windows, a new FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store.This new document is intended to be used as a supplement to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, North American Fenestration Standard/Specification...

Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) FENBC Region Summit, taking place April 1-2 in Surrey, BC. This annual two-day event will feature a welcome reception, commercial and residential topic coverage and opportunities to engage with industry leaders. Register now for this exclusive in-person event dedicated to exploring the latest trends in the fenestration industry in British Columbia.“The FGIA FENBC Region brings together manufacturers, glaziers, architects, builders and code officials to address regionally specific issues and provides the insights you...

In a session sponsored by UL Laboratory Canada, Robert Jutras presented on the impact of Canadian code changes and updated standards at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. Jutras covered recent revisions to the North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS) Canadian supplement, a proposed change to revise provisions for wind and snow loading in the 2025 edition of the National Building Code (NBC) and two new Canadian standards covering resisting high winds and field testing.Revisions to the NAFS Canadian Supplement“We...

Participants learned about the barriers to adopting high-performing fenestration in both non-residential and multi-family buildings, as well as a blueprint for market transformation, at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. Presented by Helen Sanders (Technoform), this session reviewed a yearlong study conducted by the Façade Tectonics Institute (FTI) on the topic. “Why do we care that high-performance facades and fenestration are not used?” asked Sanders. “What is used today performs worse than widely available options and far worse than...

Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, FL, learned about the building, energy and stretch codes in the state of Massachusetts in a presentation about the complexity of backstop calculations from presenter Christopher Grey (Simpson Gumpertz & Heger). In this presentation, Grey provided an overview of the 2023 Massachusetts Stretch Code updates that impact façade design including requirements for air leakage, thermal bridging and the envelope backstop calculations. He reviewed the 2020 and 2023 backstop calculations and discuss...