New Technical Director Joins AAMA Staff
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) announces the hiring of Steven Saffell as technical director effective Aug. 13. Saffell’s background is a tapestry of architectural…
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SKYCO Skylights Receives FM Approval for Industrial Skylight
Skyco Skylights can now add Factory Mutual FM Approval to its line of 4×8 industrial skylight. FM Approvals is a third-party certification and approval of…
Avoid Problems with Skylights through Proper Installation
As trendy as they are for green building and demonstrably beneficial for energy savings through daylighting, skylights are sometimes viewed with a certain trepidation by…
AAMA Releases Document Clarifying Weathering Requirements for Solar Reflective Finishes
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) releases a document describing the test procedures and performance requirements for pigmented organic coatings applied to aluminum, fiber reinforced…
AAMA Releases Guideline for Installing Pre-assembled Unit Skylights
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published AAMA 1607, “Voluntary Installation Guidelines for Unit Skylights.” This document provides a guideline for installing pre-assembled unit…