SCHAUMBURG, IL - The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a technical document intended to aid in the selection, use and application of sealants commonly used in fenestration systems. AAMA 851, "Fenestration Sealants Guide for Windows, Window Walls and Curtain Walls," an FGIA standard, is the first update to this document, originally published in 2009.
"AAMA 851 is an excellent resource in helping identify areas of consideration when selecting sealant systems," said Steve Altum (Dow Performance Silicones), Chair of the Fenestration Sealant Application Guide Task Group. "Choosing the right sealant system for the right application is critical to building or manufacturing products that can meet today's industry standards and requirements."