Useful links
AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association)
US standards for window and door manufacturers and designers
CDWMA (Canadian Window and Door Manufacturers Association)
Canadian industry association
CSA (Canadian Standards Association)
Canadian standards for window and door manufacturers and designers
CCMC (Canadian Construction Materials Centre)
NRC body that evaluates materials used for windows and doors
www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/services/irc/ccmc.html
EnergyStar
For information about US energy efficiency ratings
Efficient Windows
Consumer education produced by the US Efficient Windows Collaborative
Fenestration Manufacturer's Association
US industry association
FBC
Florida Building Code
JSA (Japanese Standard Association)
Japanese industry standards
METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
Japanese commerce regulatory body
Miami-Dade Protocols
Miami-Dade County protocols for hurricane-worthy windows and doors
www.floridabuilding.org/default.asp
National Association of Home Builders
US industry association
NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council)
US energy efficiency ratings
NRC (National Research Council of Canada)
Canadian R&D and standards
www.nrc.ca/corporate/english/index.html
TDI (Texas Department of Insurance)
Hurricane-worthy building standards
WDMA (Window and Door Manufacturers Association)
US industry association
www.wdma.com
The PVC Knowledge guide answers all questions you may have about the use of vinyl in fenestration products.
There is an education program for consumers produced by the US Efficient Windows Collaborative.
Visit www.efficientwindows.org