The winter season is upon us, which means it is time to reinforce the protection against wintry weather while remaining conscious of energy efficiency. Designers and architects face the challenge...
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The 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) has undergone over two years of development and is nearing its final stages prior to publication. The Residential IECC Committee meticulously reviewed approximately...
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Introduction Building energy codes play a crucial role in promoting energy efficiency in residential buildings, and their adoption and enforcement are essential for reducing energy consumption and promoting sustainability. Energy...
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This is the second of four blogs from the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) entitled “The Residential Energy Code Series.” WDMA has created this series to share the history,...
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This is the first of four blogs from the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) entitled “The Residential Energy Code Series.” WDMA has created this series to share the history,...
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Webinar Overview WDMA has recently developed a webinar on the Value Proposition of ENERGY STAR for Windows, Doors, and Skylights. The ENERGY STAR® logo is the most widely recognized symbol...
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The Hallmark Certification Program is designed to provide builders, architects and remodelers – as well as code officials and consumers – with a credible and easily recognizable means of identifying products that...
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When it comes to architectural wood doors, architects and specifiers know that there is more than strength and stability that matter. At the core of every wood door is the...
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Architectural wood doors are an essential design element of every commercial building. Properly specified wood doors can go a long way in achieving the aesthetic, performance, functionality and safety requirements...
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Photo Credit: Velux Skylights The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that we spend 90% of our time indoors and that indoor air is 2 to 5 times more polluted than...
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Photo Credit: TruStile In February of 2021, the latest editions of the ANSI/WDMA I.S.1A-21, Industry Standard for Interior Architectural Wood Flush Doors, and ANSI/WDMA I.S.6A-21, Industry Standard for Interior Architectural...
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Whether you are a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the industry, you have likely felt the recent shift in the market and the drastic change in homeowners’ needs. As...
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