Don't miss these education sessions, relevant for the residential window and door industry, from the Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA). All sessions take place at the GlassBuild Main Stage.
Tuesday, Oct. 18
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Insulating Glass | Dos and Don’ts of IG Fabrication and Testing
Brought to you by the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA), this session provides a glimpse into key learning objectives from the IG Fabricators Workshop. Led by industry experts, the workshop addresses best practices for critical aspects of fabricating and testing IG units, including cleaning, cutting and handling glass, desiccants, sealants, gas fill, frost point and more.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
1:15 pm – 1:30 pm
InstallationMasters | The Best Fenestration Performance Demands Proper Installation
Brought to you by the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA), this session previews essential principles from the InstallationMasters professional certification program. Offering replacement, new construction and combined segments, the program addresses water management, installation materials and components, installation practices for various frame styles and shapes, job site safety, product performance and more for windows and doors.
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Curtain Walls | Design Considerations, Tolerances and Testing
Brought to you by the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA), this excerpt from the FenestrationMasters professional certification program covers the various types of wall systems and the design considerations for each product, as well as the importance of tolerances and clearance in wall construction. You will also learn about the applicable test methods for curtain walls.