Technological advances in insulated glass units, or IGU’s, have made a compelling case to upgrade your home’s first generation windows. If you care about your home’s indoor temperature and energy efficiency, you might want to think about how your windows are performing.
FGIA actively participates in sustainability initiatives, with a focus on the fenestration and glazing industry. The fenestration industry continues to grow and strives for buildings that are both environmentally-friendly and energy efficient.
By upgrading to energy efficient windows, insulation, air sealing and ventilation in existing buildings, we can effectively prevent energy loss and maintain a comfortable indoor environment – even without cooling, these upgrades help make a home more comfortable.
By upgrading to energy efficient windows, insulation, air sealing and ventilation in existing buildings, we can effectively prevent energy loss and maintain a comfortable indoor environment – even without cooling, these upgrades help make a home more comfortable.
Glazing is important for stained glass windows. The cutline drawing is spread out on a table and strips of wood are nailed down along the edges to form a right angle.
Energy Star, a voluntary labeling program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, creates opportunities for residential window, door and skylight manufacturers.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Summer Conference participants heard from Greg Bloom of the Home Performance Stakeholder Council in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC). Sponsored by the FGIA Residential Products Council, this session provided an overview of the CleanBC program, which allows companies to leverage window replacement rebates in BC within the sales process.
Originating from the Latin word fenestra, meaning window, fenestration refers to the openings in a building’s facade. In simple terms, fenestration can be explained as the arrangement of windows, doors and openings in a building.
In the Fall Edition of the Building Excellence Digital Magazine, Westeck Windows has a full page ad, pictured are some of the latest offerings from Westeck such as the 4300 Series Casement Window line, the GrandView MultiSlide Patio Opening, and Westeck Premium Fibreglass Door Products.
The 2022 publication of Canada’s 2020 National Building Code (NBC) tiered energy code highlights a future of “net zero ready” type homes and buildings as it relates to higher standards of energy efficiency.