Rich Rinka

Rich Rinka is the technical manager of fenestration standards and U.S. industry affairs at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance. He can be reached by email at rrinka@fgiaonline.org. Opinions expressed are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the position of the National Glass Association or Window + Door.

The 411 on Fenestration Weathering

Testing for both weathering (appearance) and weatherability (performance) is vital for determining the expected life of a fenestration product.

Mulled Assembly Performance

AAMA 450 has become more useful to engineers and manufacturers alike and makes compliance of mulled systems easier and more effective.

Improve Plant Safety Through Control Measures

The Do’s and Don’ts of Glass Safety Task Group (IGMA TM-5000) is developing a comprehensive safety manual on glass handling that sets forth examples and suggestions for in-plant safety control measures.

Navigating Installation Variables, Part 1

No matter how stringent the building code or the underlying performance standard, proper installation is the ultimate key to performance quality of fenestration products.

Navigating Installation Variables, Part 3

Looking at a common window mounting type as an example—i.e. those with a mounting flange—AAMA 2400, Standard Practice for Installation of Windows with a Mounting Flange in Wood Frame Construction for Low Wind/Water Exposure, recommends a process for applying flashing and sealing materials to…

Navigating Installation Variables, Part 2

Last month, we began this column mini-series on installation by describing the two most common wall types with respect to the configuration of their water resistive barrier—surface barrier and membrane/drainage systems—and introduced the two most common types of windows with regard to their…