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AAMA publishes standard for exteme weather door installation

Nov. 18, 2013 – The American Architectural Manufacturers Association has published a standard practice for the installation of exterior doors into residential and light commercial buildings of not more than three stories above grade in height, with surface barrier wall construction. FMA/AAMA/WDMA 400-13, Standard Practice for the Installation of Exterior Doors in Surface Barrier Masonry Construction for Extreme Wind/Water Exposure, is specifically designed for installations subject to extreme wind and water climate exposure, particularly in the coastal southeast United States, and addresses buildings that will be at high risk for water intrusion.

Nov. 18, 2013 – The American Architectural Manufacturers Association has published a standard practice for the installation of exterior doors into residential and light commercial buildings of not more than three stories above grade in height, with surface barrier wall construction. FMA/AAMA/WDMA 400-13, Standard Practice for the Installation of Exterior Doors in Surface Barrier Masonry Construction for Extreme Wind/Water Exposure, is specifically designed for installations subject to extreme wind and water climate exposure, particularly in the coastal southeast United States, and addresses buildings that will be at high risk for water intrusion.

“AAMA continues its work with Fenestration Manufacturers Association (FMA) and Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) on developing a series of standard practices targeting fenestration installations for elevated wind and water climate exposure,” says Ken Brenden, AAMA’s technical director. “The preventive measures outlined in FMA/AAMA/WDMA 400 are validated through actual laboratory testing prior to publishing the document. The standard addresses a common building application where an exterior door is installed into a masonry/concrete opening. This standard practice will be welcomed by architects, manufacturers, installation contractors and building code officials alike.”

FMA/AAMA/WDMA 400 is the fourth installation document in the series:

• FMA/AAMA 100, Standard Practice for the Installation of Windows with Flanges or Mounting Fins in Wood Frame Construction for Extreme Wind/Water Conditions
• FMA/AAMA 200, Standard Practice for the Installation of Windows with Frontal Flanges for Surface Barrier Masonry Construction for Extreme Wind/Water Conditions
• FMA/AAMA/WDMA 300, Standard Practice for the Installation of Exterior Doors in Wood Frame Construction for Extreme Wind/Water Exposure

FMA/AAMA/WDMA 400-13, along with the documents mentioned above, is available in AAMA’s Online Publication Store.

More information about AAMA and its activities can be found via the AAMA Media Relations page or on the AAMA website.

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