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 Why Fenestration is a Crucial Part of a Sustainable Future
The statistics can be alarming. Earth’s average surface temperature increased by 1.1 degrees Celsius since 1900, caused in part by trapped greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. And as CO2 levels continue to rise, the planet is warming at an alarming rate. Now more than ever, bold leadership, innovation, and change are needed to combat the climate crisis. Read More Women in Fenestration: Why it Matters, How to Encourage Growth
When I joined the National Fenestration Rating Council as document coordinator in 2009, it was my first job in the building environment. And, of course, when I attended my first NFRC meeting, it was hard to miss the demographic make-up of attendees—a lot of men. I didn’t have access to the registration list of that meeting, and much hasn’t changed over the years. I looked at the registration from Spring 2013 and see eight (of 114 registered) women attended. At least 20 women are expected at the Spring Committee Hybrid Meeting that begins on March 21. Read More
 NFRC Discussions will Continue in 2022
In 2021, the National Fenestration Rating Council launched several initiatives to bring relevant and timely industry conversations to our members and participants. Opportunities to network consistently ranks as the most appreciated benefit for NFRC members, and further participation opportunities will abound in 2022 to connect with colleagues across the industry and profession. Read More
Photovoltaic Glass: Benefits and Technologies to Bring it to Market
The use case for photovoltaic (PV) glass is impeccable: buildings consume 40 percent of global energy now, and by 2060 global building stock is expected to double. If they have windows or curtain walls made of PV glass, they could become vertical power plants and make a huge contribution to the decarbonization required to meet the climate challenge. Read More Upgrades to FenStar Restore Confidence in Certification Program
As the sole certification body for the Energy Star Program for windows, doors, and skylights, the National Fenestration Rating Council has the task and mandate that all fenestration products are uniformly tested and rated and meet the certification requirements. NFRC has been rating products for more than 30 years, and consumers know the NFRC label outlines how that product will perform. However, some recent challenges threatened to erode that confidence. Read More Warm as a Wall: An Introduction to Vacuum Insulating Glazing
Why can’t windows be as warm as a wall? That question has kept Peter Petit busy since 2008, when he founded V-Glass, a Wisconsin-based research and development company developing glazing capable of doing just that. As part of the National Fenestration Rating Council’s webinar series Emerging Trends and Technologies, Petit updated members about what he hopes will be the next generation of vacuum-insulating glazing (VIG) and a potential breakthrough for the fenestration industry. Read More NFRC Move to a More Practical Condensation Rating
The National Fenestration Rating Council and its membership developed the condensation resistance rating more than 20 years ago. While this rating was fair, accurate and credible, the rating only provided information to compare which products had the higher rating value. Read More |
2/20/2024Latest NFRC UPDATE Newsletter
10/25/2022NFRC Recognizes Outstanding Contributions from Members in 2022
5/20/2022Addressing Comfort with Why Windows Matter
2/8/2022Is it Time to Remind People that Windows Aren't Optional?
10/22/2021NFRC Certified Products: The Fruitful Choice in Windows, Doors, and Skylights
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