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Windows and Doors in ICC 700-2008
Industry products can help builders and remodelers score points under newly-published National Green Building Standard
The National Green Building Standard, a document developed by the International Code Council and the National Association of Home Builders, is said to be the first green building rating system to be approved by ANSI. Completed last year, it is now available for purchase through BuilderBooks.com.The ICC 700-2008 document is designed to define green practices that can be incorporated into ... more » Association Directory
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Guide to Standards & Tests
Coatings/Finishes/PreservativesAAMA 611-98 Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural AluminumDescribes test procedures and requirements for high performance (Class I) and commercial (Class II) architectural-quality aluminum oxide coatings applied to aluminum extrusions and panels.AAMA 612-02 Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Combined Coatings of ... more » Energy Efficiency Information Sources
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Guide to Standards & Tests
Air, Water & StructuralAAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-05 Specifications for Windows, Doors and Unit SkylightsThis standard identifies requirements for windows, glass doors, skylights and, for the first time, side-hinged exterior doors. Structural integrity, water resistance, air leakage and forced entry are among the performance requirements addressed. Window and door products are divided into ... more » Green Building Organizations and Information Sources
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Installation, Building Practices & Field Tests
Guide to Standards & Tests
InstallationASTM E2112-07 Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and SkylightsThis document practice covers the installation of fenestration products in new and existing construction and is designed primarily to cover residential and light commercial applications. It is designed to educate the installer, builder, architect, and other users in the identification and ... more » International Code Requirements for Windows & Doors
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