The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification describing the use of aerosol foams developed specifically for application with fenestration products. AAMA 812-25, “Voluntary Practice for Assessment of Frame Deflection When Using Propellant Expanding Foam Sealants for Air-Sealing Rough Openings of Fenestration Installations,” an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in […]
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification providing a means to determine the chemical compatibility of sealants, liquid-applied and self-adhered flashing materials used for the installation of fenestration products. AAMA 713-24, Test Methods to Evaluate Chemical Compatibility of Freshly-Applied Sealants with Freshly-Applied Liquid and/or Self-Adhered Flashing Materials, a FGIA document, is […]
During the 2024 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference, Technical Training Specialist Aaron Blom presented a session called “The Importance of Surface Preparation in Long-Term Performance of Coatings and Sealants.” In the start of what he said he hoped might become a series, Blom covered the benefits of surface preparation, steps to properly […]
