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7 steps to investigating curtain wall leaks

It is common for significant curtain wall leakage to involve multiple variables. Therefore, a comprehensive multi-faceted investigation is required to determine the origin of leakage, according to building enclosure consultants Richard Aeck and John A. Rudisill with Rimkus. 




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Updated document details methods of testing fenestration for exterior walls

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) updated a document serving a recommended practice for determining test methodology for laboratory and field testing of exterior wall systems. The document pertains to products covered by an AAMA standard such as curtain walls, storefronts, window walls, and sloped glazing. AAMA 501-24, Methods of Test for Exterior Walls was last updated in 2015. 

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Apr 20, 2012

Shawmut completes Yard House Restaurant in Boston

12,000-sf restaurant marks new addition to Boston’s Fenway neighborhood.

Apr 17, 2012

Princeton Review releases “Guide to 322 Green Colleges”

The guide profiles 322 institutions of higher education in the U.S. and Canada that demonstrate notable commitments to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities and career preparation.

Apr 16, 2012

University of Michigan study seeks to create efficient building design

The result, the researchers say, could be technologies capable of cutting the carbon footprint created by the huge power demands buildings place on the nation’s electrical grid.

Apr 6, 2012

Batson-Cook breaks ground on hotel adjacent to Infantry Museum & Fort Benning

The four-story, 65,000-ft property will feature 102 hotel rooms, including 14 studio suites.

Apr 3, 2012

Product Solutions

Two new PV systems; a lighter shelf; and fire alarm/emergency communication system.

Mar 28, 2012

Meridian Design Build Begins work on 38 acre redevelopment project

The project includes construction of a new 150,585-sf cross dock facility that will include full service truck maintenance and repair bays, a truck wash, and approximately 20,000-sf of corporate office space.

Mar 16, 2012

Marvin Windows and Doors accepting entries for fourth-annual myMarvin Architect’s Challenge

Architects in U.S. and abroad offered the chance to showcase their very best work.

Mar 13, 2012

Commercial glazer Harmon expanding into Texas

Company expanding into the Texas market with a new office in Dallas and a satellite facility in Austin.

Mar 1, 2012

AIA: A clear difference, new developments in load-bearing glass

Earn 1.0 AIA/CES learning units by studying this article and successfully completing the online exam.

Feb 6, 2012

Siemens gifts Worcester Polytechnic Institute $100,000 for fire protection lab renovation

Siemens support is earmarked for the school’s Fire Protection Engineering Lab, a facility that has been forwarding engineering and other advanced degrees, graduating fire protection engineers since 1979.

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