Officials for the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) and Fenestration Canada (FenCan) announced a formal agreement this week to collaborate. By teaming up on cross-border policy issues, officials say they believe both associations can achieve better and greater results for their members, while promoting, protecting and advancing the door, window and skylight industries in […]

A new 2022 edition of the North American Fenestration Standard/Specification (NAFS) arrived last week, closing out what officials for the Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) labeled a “multi-year” process. Developed in collaboration with CSA Group and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA), AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 defines basic performance requirements for door, window and skylight […]

The Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) released its 2023 National Policy Agenda, in which it calls on the federal government to pursue policy “conducive to sustainable economic growth.” The association also calls attention to energy conservation goals, immigration reform and more. WDMA officials say they’ve worked with Congress and the White House over the […]

The Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) has released the WDMA 2022 U.S. Market Study for Window & Patio Door, Entry Doors and Architectural Doors. The association says the study is designed to define the historical, current and forecasted size of the industry market. The report is based on direct industry input for product shipments […]

In partnership with the National Safety Council, the Window Safety Task Force encourages parents and caregivers to recognize the importance of practicing window safety during Window Safety Week, being observed April 3-9. Though spring is arriving in most of North America, open windows any time of year can be dangerous for young children who are […]

Open Up To Performance, the Window & Door Manufacturers Association’s (WDMA) primary website supporting its public relations initiative approved in 2019 continues to gain traction by connecting builders and architects to industry information and resources. The virtual WDMA Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference kicked off on Wednesday, March 30, and runs through Thursday, March 31. […]

The Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) recently announced that Craig Drumheller has been named the association’s new vice president of technical activities. In his new role, Drumheller will be responsible for management and oversight of WDMA’s technical, codes and standards activities. Drumheller comes to WDMA from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), where […]

In one of the last presentations for the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) virtual conference, Brent Neal, regional technical manager at AkzoNobel Wood Coatings, discussed recent disruptions in chemical markets and their impact on the fragile supply chain for coatings and resins. As in any industry, if one area of production is disrupted, it […]

As they do each year, the door and window industry has put a spotlight on window falls during Window Safety Week, which takes place annually during the first full week of April. According to SafeKids Worldwide, an average of eight children age five and under die and more than 3,300 are injured each year from […]

The Fenestration Manufacturers Association (FMA), the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) have released a new document focused on replacement windows. FMA/AAMA/WDMA 2710-20, Guidelines for the Full Frame Replacement of Windows without Removal of Exterior Brick Veneer, covers the replacement of windows in residential and light commercial […]