A growing number of builders, remodelers and architects are using the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) to design and construct green-certified single-family homes and multifamily buildings, and for certified green...
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There’s no doubt that we live in a connected age. Sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices continue to proliferate, infiltrating every corner of our lives and making everyday functionalities...
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The WDMA Hallmark Certification Program is a third-party, independent certification program that demonstrates code compliance and allows manufacturers and suppliers of windows, doors and skylights to ensure compliance with industry...
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In a previous related blog, I spent some time discussing the important role that the AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS) and our WDMA Hallmark Certification Program play in...
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When it comes to commercial and residential building products, standards exist to establish baseline levels of performance, quality or safety. When a building code requires a product to meet certain...
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By design, architectural doors are some of the most frequently used and abused building components in today’s construction. Not only do they need to provide design and aesthetic qualities, but...
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As an architectural specifier, details can make or break your projects — and when it comes to architectural doors, the terminology can be confusing to even seasoned specifiers. Many of...
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A home’s windows, doors and skylights exist for a number of reasons; providing ingress and egress, sunlight and fresh air are some of the most obvious ones. But today’s savvy...
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The Remodeling Magazine 2019 Cost vs. Value Report reflects the robust market that the remodeling industry has enjoyed over the past year, and continues to show the value of window and door...
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