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AWDI
Designing and constructing window-wall interfaces for long service life must include consideration of potential pathways for water ingress and egress — through both the window system and the interfacing cladding(s). ASTM E 2112 prescribes the installation of windows, patio-type doors and skylights as used primarily in residential and light construction commercial buildings. Adopting ASTM E 2112 allows designers to rely solely on windows to resist water penetration, independent of the adjoining wall assembly. However, experience of some has demonstrated that this approach has considerable risk.
Notwithstanding the advances in the performance of sealants and membrane materials, reliance upon face sealed systems has a higher risk of water penetration because of the inherent aging of the materials and loads imposed, thus reducing the overall resistance to water penetration and consequent damage. There has been little to no change to 2112 since this article was written. So, do the problems remain? You decide.
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Builder
Tampa Bay dodged a bullet with Hurricane Irma. Despite the National Hurricane Center's warnings for a direct Category 4 hit and 12-foot storm surge, Irma weakened and passed east of the metro area, leaving behind minor damage.
If the storm had slammed into Tampa Bay it could have damaged or completely destroyed more than 450,000 homes, causing over $175 billion in losses, according to CoreLogic.
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Door & Window Market Magazine
The opioid epidemic has yet to hit its peak and more states are continuing to legalize medical or recreational use of marijuana. These trends can have an effect on workers in the door and window industry throughout the nation.
Dave Daquelente, executive director of the Ironworker Employers Association of Western Pennsylvania, says that it is important to implement appropriate drug testing policies in order to promote employee safety and health.
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Forbes
Here are seven action items that will make a difference in the quality of your customer service and customer experience, and can ultimately improve your bottomline results. Some of these you'll be able to start and finish today. Others will take longer, but you can certainly get started. It'll be worth it.
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Jamsill Guard® is an adjustable sill pan flashing designed to prevent water damage from window and door leaks. Made from high impact ABS plastic, Jamsill Guard® will not deteriorate or corrode over time. Our multi-piece telescoping design allows on-site adjustability to fit all rough openings and features sloped weep areas to help evacuate moisture to the exterior of the structure. Jamsill Guard® is bonded together on site using PVC cement, creating a one-piece sill pan flashing beneath your door or window. Click here to view our video.
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ProSales
Demand for all types of windows and doors in the United Sates is projected to grow 4.8 percent yearly to $34.3 billion in 2021, according to a Freedonia Group study released Sept. 25.
"One key factor driving growth will be continued strength in new housing and renovation activity, including investment in new and replacement windows and doors," said the Cleveland-based research firm. "Expanding construction spending in window- and door-intensive commercial segments will also fuel sales."
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Construction Dive
Technological advances in construction have triggered fears among workers that robots or some other form of automation will replace them in their jobs. But conditions on a construction project are not the same as the ones that have enabled industries like manufacturing to benefit from automation. Specifically, the unique nature of construction projects will prevent the kind of assembly-line production that manufacturing uses to reduce labor costs.
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Entrepreneur
Today, one of the best ways to engage customers is through video. Facebook videos can be a great, cost-effective way to do that. Creating a Facebook video campaign sounds daunting, but with a few easy tips and tricks, you'll be able to engage current customers and attract news ones.
Keep in mind that people won't sit through long videos on Facebook. After two minutes, viewers' engagement significantly drops. That's why it's important to keep it short and sweet. If you're not sure how to keep it short, then break your video up into segments, creating a series of videos, and release them over time.
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ABC News
U.S. construction spending rebounded 0.5 percent in August after two months of contraction, helped by strength in home building, and commercial and government construction.
The climb came after declines of 1.2 percent in July and 0.8 percent in June, the Commerce Department reported Monday. It was the best showing since a 1.6 percent rise in May. Still, the August gain was not enough to recoup the losses of the past two months, leaving spending 1.5 percent below the May level.
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