The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated specification for producing quality PVC fenestration products. AAMA 320-22, Standard and Guideline for Quality Welding, Bonding, and Ventilation of Thermoplastic (PVC) Extrusion Based Fenestration Products, is now available for purchase. Last updated in 2010, the document provides guidelines for successful welded corners and to […]

The number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is rising rapidly and so is the number of citations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) related to the coronavirus. From the beginning of the pandemic through November 12, OSHA issued 232 citations with $3,148,452 in penalties. Of those citations, […]

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) weighed in on windows and glazing recently, through a new guideline aimed at increasing energy efficiency among historic homes and buildings. ASHRAE Guideline 34-2019, Energy Guideline for Historic Buildings, cues in on minimizing the disturbance of a building’s historic character, including Section 6.4, which covers […]