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HURRICANE SIMULATOR DEMONSTRATION VIDEO ADDED TO AAMA WEB SITE The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), Schaumburg, IL, has added live video showing the real-world effects of hurricane force winds and wind-driven rain to its Web site. The free download is available at www.aamanet.org/news.asp. As the fenestration industry’s source of performance standards, product certification and educational programs, AAMA called on the University of Florida to demonstrate the world’s largest portable hurricane wind and rain simulator at the association’s National Fall Conference in October. The simulator—calibrated to recreate actual recorded wind-driven rain scenarios—provides a realistic evaluation of building products and test methods intended for hurricane-prone regions. The apparatus is mounted on a trailer and composed of eight 5-foot-high industrial fans powered by four marine engines that collectively produce 2,800 horsepower. Architectural Testing, Inc. provided the building mock-ups for the demo, which the simulator blasted with winds of up to 130 mph—Category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale—and high-pressure water jets that mimic torrential wind-driven rain of up to 35-inches/hour. Although most residential and light commercial properties that are built in compliance with current codes will physically withstand hurricane winds, water intrusion through windows, doors and walls remains an issue, states AAMA. When rain penetrates these exterior building products and their assemblies, it often causes significant interior damage, occupant displacement, business interruption and extensive restoration expenses. “The information gathered will help us ensure performance of the windows, doors and wall assemblies under real-world hurricane conditions, and ultimately, protect more people and properties from costly damages,” said Rich Walker, AAMAs president and CEO. “When this program first started, we brought the lab to the hurricane. Now, we’re bringing the hurricane back to the lab,” added Forrest Masters, assistant professor of civil and coastal engineering at the University of Florida. ICC ELECTS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS The International Code Council (ICC) elected its 2007-2008 board of directors and officers at the organization’s recent annual conference. MARVIN RANKS HIGHEST IN SATISFYING BUILDERS AND REMODELERS Marvin Windows and Doors, Warroad, MN, ranks highest in satisfying builders and remodelers with residential windows and patio doors, according to a recent J.D. Power and Associates study. SIMPSON STRONG-TIE RECEIVES DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES’ PARTNERS OF CHOICE AWARDS Simpson Strong-Tie®, Pleasanton, CA, has received the Partners of Choice Award for the third consecutive year, sponsored by David Weekley Homes, the nation’s third-largest privately held homebuilder. The award program culminates a yearlong quality survey. Simpson Strong-Tie is one of 10 suppliers to receive this year’s award with an “A” ranking in both quality and service. The Partners of Choice Awards program is based on a National Trading Partners Survey, a quarterly review of approximately 150 suppliers rated by employees from David Weekley Homes. Companies, known as trading partners, are evaluated on both quality and service. Numeric scores are averaged and an alpha ranking of A through F is assigned in 20 percent increments based on each company’s relative standing to others. The award program honors suppliers who earn either an “A” in quality or service in a 12-month period. Simpson Strong-Tie was among a select group of companies to receive an “A” in both quality and service. SIMONTON LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE Simonton Windows®, Parkersburg, WV, has redesigned and introduced a new company Web site at www.simonton.com. The site features a trade professional section with a variety of installation instructions and detailed product information appropriate for remodelers, builders and coastal contractors. PALRAM AMERICAS PARTNERS WITH TREX PALRAM Americas, Lehigh Valley, PA announces a new agreement to supply cellular PVC Trimboard to the Trex Co. Trex will market and sell the product under its Trex Trim™ brand of low maintenance, wood replacement products for window/door surrounds, deck trim, soffitt, fascia and other trim applications. STUTTGART R + T 2009 SCHEDULED FOR NEW VENUE R + T, the 18th International Trade Show for Roller Shutters, Doors/Gates and Sun Protection, will be held February 10 to 14, 2009, at the new Fair Centre next to Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart, Germany. Both the Economic Association for Industrial and Construction Systems and the Baden-Württemberg Chamber of Architects will provide concentrated technical knowledge for R + T 2009. Together with the Federal Association for Manufacturers of Roller Shutters and Sun Protection, the National Federation of Door and Gate Manufacturers and the Association of German Textile Manufacturers, the joint contribution is expected to create a successful and attractive event. As of July 2007, 14 percent more exhibition space has been rented for R + T 2009 than was available at the old Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre—368 exhibitors from 29 countries have already registered. Overall, around 700 exhibitors from approximately 40 countries are expected to attend R + T 200. v |  |
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