Despite 2021 being a year of online meetings and missed connections with colleagues in person, the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) succeeded in laying the groundwork for new and improved programs, engaged members, and increased dialogue within the industry. As plans develop for more in-person meetings, as well as continued online meetings, now is a […]

The show must go on. That was the attitude of exhibitors at GlassBuild America in its opening day, dawning their masks and returning to business as usual in Atlanta. The event was preceded by an air of skepticism, some said, but it managed to deliver on its opening day, despite an ongoing pandemic. Not everyone […]

Officials for Tremco announced that the company has “joined forces” with Nudura, Dryvit and Willseal to form Tremco Construction Products Group. The move blends the company’s brands and divisions into a single entity, including commercial sealants and waterproofing, roofing and building maintenance, and Tremco Barrier Solutions, together with Dryvit Systems Inc., Nudura Inc., Willseal, Weatherproofing […]

Attendees of WinDoor were met with plenty of reminders for why—no matter how familiar they are with the industry’s offerings—there are reasons to attend the annual trade show. Exhibitors with products spanning as much as decades say they have every reason to return to the annual show with those same offerings in tow. Meanwhile, long-standing […]

Tremco Incorporated recently announced the appointments of Amber Grayson and Lorne Weigt as senior technical sales representatives for its residential windows business. Grayson will be responsible for the company’s North-Central region and continued development of its North-West region, while Weigt will cover the Mid-West and North-East regions. “The addition of Grayson and Weigt further demonstrates […]

WinDoor 2018 opened today, to a snowy, festive setting, but warmed up immediately with discussions about tighter code requirements. Meanwhile exhibitors say they’re here to help customers deal with those changes and a shifting market. Youtube Link

GlassBuild America is underway in Las Vegas. Exhibitors are focusing on critical areas, such as safety and efficiency. We also got an update on the Vitro-PPG acquisition. Watch today’s video to learn more. Click HERE to watch the video on Youtube.

What makes a finished product? What role do sealants and packaging play? Our editors have that and more as GlassBuild America continues. Click HERE to watch the video on Youtube.

The International Code Council (ICC) reviewed proposed changes to the International Building Code’s Section 1405.4, Chapter 35, related to flashing, and rejected these as part of proposal FS 161 – 12. Theresa Weston, representing DuPont Building Innovations, proposed adding AAMA 711-07 and AAMA 714-11 standards to Chapter 35 of the code. The proposed revision would […]