The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released its latest U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast. This report delivers timely information on window, door and skylight market trends and product relationships. Historical data for 2017 through 2024 and forecast data for 2025 through 2027 are also included in the report. Forecasts are based on projections of construction activity as of April 2025. A session about this new report will take place at the upcoming FGIA Virtual Summer Summit June 17-18. Register now for this...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated guidelines relating to thermal stress considerations for window glass products used in residential and commercial building envelope projects. IGMA TM-1500-25, Guidelines to Reduce Instances of Thermal Stress, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2014.The purpose of IGMA TM-1500-25 is to give the user specific guidelines and design assistance toward avoiding problems that arise from glass breakage caused by thermal stress conditions.“Many factors go into choosing the...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated specification outlining methods, equipment and materials applicable for cleaning architecturally finished aluminum after construction and for subsequent periodic maintenance. AAMA 609 and 610-25, Cleaning and Maintenance Guide for Architecturally Finished Aluminum, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2015.This information is intended as a guide for architects, owners, building managers, contractors and others in the building industry who are interested in the proper care and...

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released a new specification applicable for use in testing and rating horizontal sliding windows and sliding doors based upon the sash/panel size and interlocking conditions present in the tested samples. AAMA 517-25, Specification for Air/Water Penetration Resistance, and Structural Load Performance of Multi-Track Doors and Windows, a new FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store.This new document is intended to be used as a supplement to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, North American Fenestration Standard/Specification...