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Living room with windows and natural light adhering to ASTM water test method in ASTM E1105-15(2023).

ASTM E1105-15(2023): Field Determination Of Water Penetration

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023Alexandra Schirn

Fenestration—a collective term for the doors, windows, and skylights that penetrate a building’s exterior—is a key element of a home’s design as it enables natural […]

Sheets of glass tested to ANSI Z97.1 to have standards safety glazing material marking,

ANSI Z97.1 & Safety Glazing Material Markings

March 16, 2022January 10, 2023Brad Kelechava

For a change, look at glass (or plastic), not through it. In small lettering, you might see some letters and numbers. Markings like “ANSI Z97.1-2015” […]

A skylight under the blue sky and clouds installed via CAN/CSA A440.4-2019 performance requirements.

CAN/CSA A440.4-2019: Window, Door, & Skylight Installation

December 4, 2018January 30, 2023Matthew Fowler

CAN/CSA A440.4-2019: Window, door, and skylight installation has been released. Doors, windows, and skylights serve as passageways to the outside world. These items, when installed […]

Massive window ceiling in Atlanta following the North American Fenestration Standard.

2017 North American Fenestration Standard

February 1, 2018February 14, 2023Brad Kelechava

The North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS), which covers specifications for windows, doors, and skylights, is a prime example of the drive to harmonize industrial practices. […]