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Learn about the durability, accessibility, and energy efficiency of today's doors and windows for homes.
Consider using the products below to take advantage of their potential to provide one or more of the following in the homes you build: Affordability, Energy Efficiency, Quality & Durability, Environmental Performance, and Safety.
Guides for designing and building various types of construction
Evaluation of how products and systems perform in real life applications
Evaluation of how products and systems perform in real
life applications
Recommended Web resources for additional information
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American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association is the source of performance standards, product certification and educational programs for the fenestration industry. Whether you're a manufacturer, architect, builder or homeowner, you're sure to find information of special interest to you.
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American Rollling Door Institute
ARDI serves manufacturers and producers of rolling service doors, fire doors, grilles and counter shutters.
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Association of Millwork Distributors (AMD)
AMD serves the window, door, and millwork industries.
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Canadian Window and Door Manufacturers Association (CWDMA)
The CWDMA's mission is to represent and support all aspects of the window and door manufacturing industry.
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Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association International (DASMA)
DASMA is a trade association for manufacturers of garage doors, rolling doors, high performance doors, garage door operators, vehicular gate operators, and access control products. This site offers safety information, technical information, and the Door & Access Systems magazine.
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Door and Hardware Institute (DHI)
The Door and Hardware Institute is a professional organization that serves as a resource for education and information on doors, hardware, security and specialty products for the
architectural openings industry.
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Hardwood Information Center
The Hardwood Information Center is a service of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association. They provide facts, tips and useful advice about U.S. hardwoods and hardwood products.
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International Door Association (IDA)
IDA is an industry network for professional door and operator dealers, installers, and suppliers. IDA offers the International Door & Operator Industry magazine online.
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National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)
NFRC's primary goal is to provide accurate information to measure and compare the energy performance of window, door, or skylight products. Information for homeowners and building professionals.
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National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA)
National Paint & Coatings Associations represents some 400 paint and coatings manufacturers, raw materials suppliers and distributors. This site has much information for consumers, professionals, and members.
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Steel Door Institute
Promotes the use of steel doors and frames for the construction industry. Offers technical information about the use of steel doors and framing.
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Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA)
This site has technical, product, and environmental information about cedar lumber. It also presents an Architects' Showcase and do-it-yourself projects.
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Window and Door Magazine
Window and Door Magazine is an information source for the fenestration industry. Get information on events, products, and other industry news.
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Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA)
Check out this site for news, articles, industry standards, and technical bullentins from the Window and Door Manufacturers Association.
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Wood Component Manufacturers Association (WCMA)
The WCMA represents manufacturers of wood component products made from various hardwoods, softwoods, plywood and engineered wood materials, including: cut-to-size blanks; edge-glued panels; dowels; solid and laminated squares; turnings; moldings; furniture parts; upholstered frame stock; staircase parts; millwork; flooring; cabinet doors; and cabinet parts.
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