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April 24, 2015
Products Outside the Scope of NAFS
Canadian building codes make a clear distinction between products that are within the scope of...
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April 7, 2015
Re-Thinking Ventilated Attics: How to Stop Mold Growth in Coastal Climates
Mold growth on the underside of sheathing has become an epidemic in the Pacific Northwest....
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March 29, 2015
NAFS Labeling for Large Buildings
NAFS labeling means putting a label on every window, right? . . . Or does...
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March 10, 2015
For our American Friends: 7 Essential Tips for Complying with NAFS in Canada
While NAFS has mostly harmonized fenestration testing requirements between the U.S. and Canada, there are...
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February 10, 2015
NAFS and the Problem with Mullions, Take 2
Patrick Flannery of Fenestration Review sat down with Al Jaugelis in December to discuss the...
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January 28, 2015
How Long do Buildings Last?
We have tracked 1,651 buildings over a 20+ year period and have identified five life...
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From Building Rehabilitation to Deep Energy Retrofit: An Opportunity for Rental Apartments
There is a ‘glass half-full’ perspective worth considering: upgrades that increase the market value and...
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January 7, 2015
Specifying with Class – Four NAFS Performance Class Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Performance Class is a brand new concept to many in the Canadian fenestration industry and...
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Developing a Roadmap to Low-Carbon Buildings
How can governments and consumer associations transform the market so that we can achieve deep...
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November 27, 2014
When Should We Update Our Depreciation Report?
Our clients have asked when they should start preparing for the update report – essentially...
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