asce 7-10 what's the deal? - aluminum association of florida

This is my first President's Mes‐

sage to the contractors and sup‐

pliers of the Aluminum Associa‐

tion of Florida and I would like to

provide you with a brief overview

of my experience and some of the

things I would like to accomplish

in 2012.

I began in the Aluminum business

in 1971 and have performed almost every function as‐

sociated with sales, design, fabrication and installation

of various types of aluminum structures. I am a State

Certified General Contractor and I have been a member

of the Aluminum Association of Florida since 1983.

I attended chapter meetings from time to time but was

never involved until the prospect of the Unified Florida

Building Code was announced in the late 1990's. I be‐

came a member of the Technical Committee to avoid

overregulation of our industry.

I have been asked many times why I am a member of

the AAF. It is very hard to put into words how much

this association has meant to me and my business.

Whether it is access to new products through our

UMDA/Supplier members or savings on workman com‐

pensation premiums from professional members, the

AAF has always provided new ideas and ways to save

money. They provide continuing education that you can

actually use in your business and access to government

authorities for code changes or clarifications when the

need arises. Included among the many accomplish‐

ments of the AAF is the Specialty Structure License, as‐

suring the right to use master file engineering and the

introduction of stronger aluminum alloys.

The thing I like most about the Aluminum Association of

Florida is their efforts to keep our industry informed

and viable for the future. By keeping the membership

informed we avoid most of the pit falls that would oc‐

cur in running a successful business. The thing I like

least about the AAF is the involvement of our members

and contractors in general. I believe everyone in our in‐

dustry has something to gain and something to share by

making an investment in our association on the chapter

level, state level or both.

In the coming year I have scheduled the quarterly

board meetings for the entire year so as to avoid any

potential conflicts. I will work hard to make the week‐

ends of our board meetings an event that everyone will

want to attend and bring their families. The board

meeting itself will be as concise as possible, but will take

care of any necessary business. Topics of interest will be

discussed in committee meetings and a report will be

delivered to the Board of Directors by the committee

chairman. Discussion by the board itself will require a

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ALUMINAT ION

WINTER 2011

Published by the Aluminum Association of Florida

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE By David Johns

For information on advertising, contact the AAF Office at

(407) 898‐8287.

Byline articles and columns reflect the opinions of the writers and do

not necessarily reflect AAF policies or sentiments. While precautions are taken to ensure the authenticity and accuracy of

information presented, AAF and its Board of Directors

assume no liability for statements printed herein.

ALUMINATION

Board of Directors

Published by the Aluminum Association of Florida

3165 McCrory Place, Suite 185 Orlando, Florida 32803

(407) 898‐8287 aww.aaof.org

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ...continued from front page.

PRESIDENT David Johns

Action Aluminum Products, Inc. (407) 812‐7617

VICE PRESIDENT Tom Dowd

Design Concept Remodeling Srvc. (954) 643‐1327

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Kevin Sciglia

AMH Aluminum (352) 628‐3415

SECRETARY Richard Gillmore

Richard M. Gillmore Aluminum (407) 760‐0606

TREASURER David Johns

Action Aluminum Products, Inc. (407) 812‐7617

PAST PRESIDENT Richard Moore

Master Craft Aluminum Products (772) 335‐1177

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Wanda Classe (407) 898‐8287

motion and a second and will be conducted in an orderly fashion by the chairman of

that committee. Guest Speakers may also be invited from time to time.

I am currently sending invitations to engineers, that would like to design aluminum

structures, to join the AAF. The association is compiling a list of our engineer members

to be used as a resource for our membership and will update the list as often as neces‐

sary.

I need committee chairmen for next year and would appreciate anyone who has an

interest to contact me and get involved. This is your chance to chart a better course for

our association and solve the challenges that face our industry. We have a wide vari‐

ety of committees that I know would fit your particular area of expertise and interest. I

am also creating an Innovation committee to provide new products and methods that

could be provided by our members as a way of diversifying their businesses.

I will also undertake the issue of compliance to our current regulations. Construction

must be regulated to provide safety and well being of the public, but I know that the

best regulation is only as good as its enforcement. I believe that legitimate contractors

should have a competitive advantage in the marketplace and the enforcement of cur‐

rent regulations would provide that.

I enjoy the camaraderie and friendships that I have made along the way, and look for‐

ward to working with more of you in the days to come. I am also mindful of the role

our UMDA Members play in the success of our organization, and I would encourage

everyone to show their appreciation by rewarding them with your business if at all pos‐

sible.

Thank you to all the volunteers and UMDA members that made our Golf Tournament

and first Table Top Show a tremendous success. This is the kind of effort and coopera‐

tion that will continue to make the Aluminum Association of Florida a great organiza‐

tion.

I will try to always be available to the needs and concerns of the members of the Alu‐

minum Association of Florida. All my contact information is provided for you at

www.aaof.org or by calling the state office. Please feel free reach me by phone, mail or

email. I want to hear from our members.

I look forward to a great year and any input, constructive criticism and participation

would be greatly appreciated.

EMS ACQUIRES FLESHER WINDOWS

Eastern Metal Supply is pleased to announce the acquisition of Flesher Windows, a manufacturer of aluminum and vinyl

impact windows and doors. The transaction, which closed on January 28, 2011, included all assets of Flesher Windows

and rebranded as Eastern Architectural Systems, a division of Eastern Metal Supply, Inc. This strategic acquisition is

aligned with Eastern Metal Supply's expansion goals, complimenting the company's existing business lines and product

offerings.

"This is a nice fit for us as we further our position to serve our customers' storm protection needs" stated Eastern's co‐

founder Greg Weekes. "Service and quality are the keys to our success ‐ our main priorities ‐ and we're looking forward to

bringing those core values to the Flesher line."

Eastern Architectural Systems boasts the only vinyl impact window in the State of Florida with the Good Housekeeping

Seal of Approval in addition to an array of other quality impact windows and doors we are now offering. We recently re‐

located the window and door manufacturing division to a 60,000 square foot facility in the greater Ft. Myers area which

will compliment Eastern Metal Supply's existing 750,000 square feet of distribution and manufacturing space nationwide.

Backed by our team of 350 employees, we will continue to develop and refine our products with the same quality and

customer service you have come to expect from EMS over the past 28 years.

We are eager to be your sole resource for all of your storm protection needs. For more information on Eastern Architec‐

tural Systems products and all our other product lines, please visit our website at www.easternarchitectural.com or con‐

tact us at 1‐800‐281‐6564.

ASCE 7-10 WHAT’S THE DEAL? By Joe Belcher, Code Consultant, JDB Code Services, Inc.

Author’s Note: Minimum wind load requirements are specified in building codes. Since the early 1990’s, the codes used in the southeast adopted by reference the wind load provisions of ASCE 7, the consensus standard published by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Minimum Design loads for Buildings and Other Structures. The 2012 International Codes adopt the 2010 Edition of ASCE 7 by reference in vari‐ous sections of the codes. The 2010 Florida Building Code adopts the 2010 Edition of ASCE 7 for the determination of wind loads (effective

March 15, 2012). This article is a layman’s description on what the update means to the construction industry.

In my consulting business I receive many calls in panicky voices asking (screaming) the question: “Have you seen the new wind speed maps? Good grief! They are up to 200 mph! How will we ever build anything? Will I have to retest all my products? Why have THEY done this to us?!?” This article will attempt to answer these and other questions in understandable terms.

While it is true, the updated wind maps of ASCE 7‐2010 contain what appear to be major increases in wind speeds; this does not neces‐sarily translate into the end of the world as we know it or, most importantly, higher design pressures. If not by content, then by bulk, the photograph below gives an indication of the magnitude of the changes occurring in the design load standard in the last several dec‐ades. The changes to the wind load provisions of ASCE 7‐2010 are the most sweeping since the 1995 Edition, but do not create radically new or more stringent design requirements. The intent of the bulk of the changes was to clarify how to determine and apply the wind loads.

While this list is not intended to be all inclusive, the changes to the up‐dated edition include: A complete reorganization of wind provisions into six chapters. A change from Allowable Stress Design (ASD) to Strength Design wind speeds. The use of three wind speed maps using ultimate wind speeds. Changes the building classification from Occupancy Category to Risk Category. Deletion of importance factors using map to determine basic design wind speed based on the building Risk Category. Changes to wind‐borne debris region.

One may wonder, if there are no radical or extreme changes in the standard, why change it? Why is the new edition more than twice as thick as the last edition? While the above changes and numerous other changes are all important, this article will focus on the changes of interest to the construction industry while trying to answer these and other questions.

REORGANIZATION. For years the source of common complaints voiced by designers, contractors, and code enforcers alike was the dif‐ficulty of navigating, understanding, and applying the wind load provisions of the standard. Much of the modification to the latest edi‐tion is intended to address these concerns by expanding and clarifying the wind load provisions of ASCE 7 Chapter 6. Major clarification is provided by separating the various elements into separate chapters for easier reference. The wind load provisions of ASCE 7‐10 are located in six chapters with explanatory commentary and flow charts flow charts.

Chapter 26 — General Requirements Chapter 27 — Wind Loads on Buildings — MWFRS (Directional Procedure) Chapter 28 — Wind Loads on Buildings — MWFRS (Envelope Procedure) Chapter 29 — Wind Loads on Other Structures and Building Appurtenances — Main Wind Force Resisting Systems. Chapter 30 — Wind Loads — Components and Cladding Chapter 31 — Wind Tunnel Procedure

WIND SPEEDS. The change to ultimate wind speeds has been contemplated and debated by the ASCE Wind Load Sub‐Committee for several editions and is beyond the scope of this article. The salient point for the construction industry is the impact the use of the ulti‐mate wind speed maps will have on products such as screen enclosures, sunrooms, and products such as windows and hurricane shut‐ters tested under the allowable stress level wind speed map. To ameliorate the effect on product approvals or evaluation reports, changes are included in both the International Building Code and the Florida Building Code, allowing conversion of wind speeds. More on this topic later.

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Under ASCE 7‐2005 using allowable stress level wind speeds, the standard requires the use of importance factors. The importance fac‐tors used in the calculation of the design pressure generate design pressures reflecting a 300 year, a 700 year, or a 1700 year mean re‐currence interval. The mean recurrence interval refers to the interval of time between events of a certain intensity. The importance factor was based on the Occupancy Category established by the standard (ASCE 7‐05 Table 1‐1). The Importance Factor corrected the basic wind speed of the current single map to account for the ultimate wind speeds. In addition, there is a load factor of 1.6 in the pre‐vious editions of the standard. Under ASCE 7‐2010 using ultimate wind speeds, there is no importance factor and the load factor is 1.0. Instead of an importance factor, ultimate wind speed maps are used to determine the basic design windspeed based on the Risk Cate‐gory established by the standard (ASCE 7‐10 Table 1.5‐1).

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Table 30.4‐1: An example of the methods

used to provide clarification of the

application of the standard

and to aid the user.

Table 6‐1 ASCE 7‐05 Importance Factor, I (Wind Loads)

Joe Belcher will offer a 1‐hour continuing education class in conjunction

with the next Board Meeting on February 11 in Port St. Lucie.

This course (2010 FBCB ‐ Summary of Changes #0609364) is a summary of

significant changes from the 2007 to the 2010 Florida Building Code related

to wind resistant design. The course will focus on the changes impacting

the aluminum industry. This course is intended to familiarize licensed con‐

struction industry professionals (building officials, building plans examin‐

ers, code inspectors, contractors, and home inspectors) about changes be‐

tween the 2007 and 2010 Editions of Florida Building Code, Building.

Cost to attend is $50 for AAF members and $100 for non members. The course will begin at 11:30 AM.

The AAF Board Meeting and the CEU Course will take place at the Spring Hill Suites (2000 NW Courtyard Circle, Port St.

Lucie), which has offered all attendees a room rate of $79 per night (includes buffet breakfast). To make your reservation

please call them directly at 772‐871‐2929.

To reserve your seat at the AAF Board Meeting, please send an email to [email protected] or call the AAF Office at 407

‐898‐8287.

EARN CEU AT THE NEXT AAF BOARD MEETING WEEKEND February 11 in Port St. Lucie

While the new ASCE Standard addresses allowable stress design (ASD), there was concern at the building code level regarding design literature, product standards, code provisions, and products tested and evaluated to standards based on the allowable stress level maps. Would prescriptive documents be required to be rewritten? Would retesting of all these products be required? Would evalua‐tion reports and product approvals be negated upon the adoption of the new standard? Would literature provided by manufacturers have to be discarded or rewritten? To allow for the continued use of such methods and products, wind speed conversion tables are incorporated in both the International and Florida Building codes. For the aluminum industry, the Aluminum Association of Florida modified the tables of the Florida Building Code used to determine design pressures for screen enclosures to reflect the changes and allow continued use of the allowable stress method.


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ASCE 7-10 WHAT’S THE DEAL? ...continued from page seven

FBC 2010

Table 2002.4

Includes ASCE 7‐

10 Wind Speeds

and Exposure

Categories.

Note:

Conversion

Factor of 0.6 at

Note i

Ace Aluminum Distributors Eric Funk

370 W. Lemon Lane Casselberry, FL 32707 Phone (407) 834‐6633 Website Unavailable

[email protected]

Alumiworks, LLC Wayne Parker P.O. Box 27

Randleman, NC 27317 Phone(336) 202‐6036 www.alumiworks.net

[email protected]

American Building Products Samuel Ethridge, Jr.

5600 Jefferson Hwy. W‐2, Ste. 248 Harahan, LA 70123

Phone (504) 734‐9941 Website Unavailable

[email protected]

ASI Building Products Cookie Brinkman

4720 East Adamo Drive Tampa, FL 33605

Phone (813) 247‐4667 www.asibp.com

[email protected]

Bouchard Insurance Ileane Altamura P. O. Box 6090

Clearwater, FL 33758 Phone (727) 447‐6481

www.bouchardinsurance.com [email protected]

CECO

Gary Howard P. O. Box 7213

St. Petersburg, FL 33734 Phone (727) 580‐0075

www.cecoaluminum.com [email protected]

The following tables gleaned from various sources are for the enlightenment of the reader interested in converting or comparing the basic wind speeds or design pressures of ASCE 7‐05 and ASCE 7‐10 in various regions.

The first table was prepared by AAF Technical Committee Chairman, David Miller, and provides conversion factors for converting cur‐rent wind speeds to new wind speeds. Risk Category II encompasses most buildings such as single family residences and sunrooms. Risk Category I would include screen enclosures and car ports. David also has an Excel spreadsheet available for comparing current design pressures with those calculated using ASCE 7‐10. Contact Miller at [email protected] for further information.

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Table 2002.4A based on ASCE 7‐10

includes Exposure

Category D

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AAF SUPPLIER MEMBERS - DEAL WITH THE SEAL

More Supplier Members on page 13...

Custom Window & Exterior Design Lou Andresino

1900 SW 44th Avenue Ocala, FL 34474

Phone (352) 368‐6922 www.cws.cc [email protected]

Eagle Metal Distributors, Inc.

Tony Sonsini 603 W. Landstreet Rd. Orlando, FL 32824

Phone (407) 367‐0688 www.eaglemetalsinc.com [email protected]

Eastern Metal Supply, Inc.

Bill Feeley 4268 Westroads Dr.

West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Phone (800) 343‐8154 www.easternmetal.com

[email protected]

I first joined the AAF because I wanted to know what was going on in my Trade. My Trade, let me re‐phrase, Our Trade.

Let’s look at that for a second. For some reason or another, we chose to enter in this business, as contractors. We could

have chosen any virtue or path in life. Some of us could have been doctors, lawyers, educators, chefs, real estate sales, or

any of the trades in construction. We did not choose those we chose aluminum construction. Maybe it was something that

our dads were doing and we learned from the ground up. Or maybe we thought it would be an easy career. For whatever

the reason, Aluminum Construction is what we do.

Now, the above mentioned professions all have Associations, the doctors the AMA, the lawyers have the Bar, the educa‐

tors have the Union, chefs have the Restaurant Assoc., and the trades for the most

part have unions (the electricians have the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the

framers have the Carpenters Union, the masons have the Masons (not to be con‐

fused with the Masonics)… You get the point. Most of the professionals have Asso‐

ciations to join and become more educated in their field, most construction trades

have unions to help them organize for better pay and working conditions. We are

Aluminum Contractors who are looking for a better way to conduct our businesses,

educate ourselves as to how to build better and safer products for the consumer

(our clients). We do not organize for better pay and working conditions therefore we

are not a Union.

We need to emphasize to our prospective Members who are in this trade, that the

AAF is the only Association in the state that truly represents them in this trade and

that we have taken to task the betterment of our trade. That through study and hard

work we have been able to direct the trade through the state building codes. That

we are now able to build safer structures for the community and that we are also a

good group of contractors who want to do the best that we can for our trade and its

members.

I also believe that the AAF stands for Aluminum and Family, somehow we need to get this message across too. I have met

some quite interesting people in the 15 plus years as a member and have established a few lifetime friends. I think that in

life, friendship is one of keys that opens the door to understanding it all. We do not always agree on a particular idea or

two however we are all willing to listen and see the others objection, work together and try to do what is best for our

trade. That without being open to one’s ideals however opposed to your own, leads to narrow mindedness that will choke

off the fruit of success.

We are not just a group of pool enclosure contractors (otherwise it would be called the PECAF [Pool Enclosure Contractors

Association of Florida]). We’ll save that one for another day. We are Aluminum Contractors who build anything that is

made of aluminum (and anything else that we can do within the scope of our license), Pool cages, glass rooms (all five

categories of ‘em [Special Thanks goes to the AAF for that one, seriously without the AAF’s input, you’d have a lot harder

time with permitting the glass rooms]), vinyl siding, glass/window installations, soffits and fascia, Hurricane Protection and

more than I can print at this time.

In short, this is Your TRADE, and the Aluminum Association of Florida is Your ASSOCIATION…I invite you to please join our

family of dedicated, hardworking and good people just like yourself TODAY.

WHY I JOINED THE AAF By Kevin Sciglia

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We are Aluminum Contractors

who are looking for a better way to

conduct our businesses, educate

ourselves as to how to build better and safer products for the consumer (our clients).

ASCE 7‐05 and ASCE 7‐10 Comparison Louisiana

Source: Reorganization and Modifications to the Wind Load Provisions of ASCE 7‐10, Joffery Easley, PE, Louisiana Civil Engineer, May 2011, Volume 19, No. 3.


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ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN

PRESSURE CONVERSION COEFFICIENTS

Current Wind Speeds to New Wind Speeds

For Risk Category II Structures; Formerly Imp Factor = 1.0

Current Vasd WIND ZONES

Vult 110 120 130 140 150

110 0.600 0.504 0.430 0.370 0.323

120 0.714 0.600 0.511 0.441 0.384

130 0.838 0.704 0.600 0.517 0.451

140 0.972 0.817 0.696 0.600 0.523

150 1.116 0.938 0.799 0.689 0.600

160 1.269 1.067 0.909 0.784 0.683

170 1.433 1.204 1.026 0.885 0.771

ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN

PRESSURE CONVERSION COEFFICIENTS

Current Wind Speeds to New Wind Speeds

For Risk Category I Structures; Formerly Imp Factor = 0.77

Current Vasd WIND ZONES

Vult 110 120 130 140 150

110 0.779 0.655 0.558 0.481 0.419

120 0.927 0.779 0.664 0.572 0.499

130 1.088 0.915 0.779 0.672 0.585

140 1.262 1.061 0.904 0.779 0.679

150 1.449 1.218 1.037 0.895 0.779

160 1.649 1.385 1.180 1.018 0.887

170 1.861 1.564 1.333 1.149 1.001

These coefficients apply to [current] pressures calculated using an

Imp value of 0.77 using ASCE7‐05

More Comparisons

Source: AAMA, DASMA, FMA, WDMA Technical Bulletin: Relating ASCE/SEI 7‐10 Design Wind Loads to Fenestration Product Ratings, August 30, 2011.

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Elite Aluminum Corporation Dan Cooke

4650 Lyons Technology Parkway Coconut Creek, FL 33073 Phone (954) 949‐3200

www.elitealuminum.com [email protected]

Insurance Office of America Tampa Don Leggett

4915 West Cypress Tampa, FL 33607

Phone (813) 637‐8877 www.ioausa.com

[email protected]

KTC Metals Arnaldo Aguilera

660 West 83rd Street Hialeah, FL 33014

Phone (305) 819‐0509 www.ktcmetals.com

[email protected]


The Florida Basic Wind Speed Maps



Figure 1609A is for Risk Category II which covers most buildings including single family dwellings

and sunrooms.

Source: Florida Building Code, Building, 2010

Figure 1609B is for Risk Category III and IV which covers public

assembly with an occupant load greater than 300 or schools, day care facilities with an

occupant load greater than 250 persons, hospitals, any occupancy with an occupant load of 5000 or greater, and essential facilities such as emergency command centers, fire and police

stations and the like.


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Figure 1609C is for Risk Category I which covers structures representing a low hazard to human life such as screen enclosures

and carports.


Figure R301.2(4) is from the Florida Building Code, Residential, 2010

Source: Florida Building Code, Residential, 2010

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In summary regarding wind speeds and design pressures, in some areas the numbers will be considerably less or close to the same while in others there may be a slight increase. There is no indication of any radical change and in answer to the most frequent ques‐tion from aluminum contractors, spans may increase, but do not expect anything dramatic.

WIND‐BORNE DEBRIS REGIONS. A number of AAF Members deal in opening protection, so I will address the changes to the wind‐borne debris region provisions of the code. The change in the level of wind speeds requires a correlating change in the definition of the wind‐borne debris region. The new definition includes areas within one mile of the mean coastal high water line where the basic wind speed for the building category is 130 mph or greater or any area with a basic wind speed of 140 mph or greater. When deter‐mining if a building is in a wind‐borne debris region, the wind speeds of Figure 1609A is used for all Risk Category II and Risk Category III buildings, except Category III Health Care Facilities. For buildings with a Risk Category of IV and Category III health care facilities Figure 1609B is used There is disagreement within the hurricane protection industry as to whether or not the changes are a gain or a loss.

New Wind‐borne Debris Regions



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Conclusion. While the basic design wind speeds change to ultimate basic design wind speeds, it does not appear design pressures will have a corresponding increase. In most cases design pressures will remain close to the same or will be lower. The codes will allow the continued use of the allowable stress method for those designs, products, and standards with testing and analysis so based. The wind‐borne debris region has shifted with some new areas gained and some existing areas lost. 1International Building Code, 2012 Edition; Florida Building Code. 2010 Edition. Same table is in Florida Building Code, Building, 2010.

Note: These maps are derived from the official maps contained in the Florida Building Code courtesy of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Codes and Standards.


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LouMac Distributors Scott Myers

12650 W. Links Road, Suite 6 Ft. Myers, FL 33913

Phone (239) 466‐4405 www.loumac.com [email protected]

Metal Tech, Inc. Steve Buzzella

7635 West 2nd Court Hialeah, FL 33014

Phone (305) 823‐2323 www.metaltech.com [email protected]



Metals USA Virgil Cole

7815 American Way Groveland, FL 34736 Phone (800) 874‐0002

www.buildingproductsusa.com [email protected]

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In 2011, Custom Window Systems celebrated their 25th anniversary. Founded in 1986 by John and Patricia Cwik, CWS has grown into one of the largest window and door manufacturers in Florida. CWS prides itself in producing high quality, American made window and door products for both residential and commercial use. Our manufacturing plant and corporate headquarters are located in Ocala, Florida where we occupy a state of the art 280,000 square foot facility built to our specifications in 2006. Over the last 25 years CWS has steadily improved our product lines, and now offer a complete line of impact and non‐impact windows and doors in addition to an extensive collection of porch enclo‐sure products, featuring over 40 different lines. Recognizing the demand for energy efficient windows and doors, CWS was the first manufacturer in Florida to obtain an Energy Star rating from the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). Having products that are energy efficient and engineered to meet high design pressures has allowed CWS to respond to the constantly changing codes and energy demands in Florida. They have developed and introduced several new products just in the last two years: The Prestige Collection Swing and French Door Series: CWS has invested nearly two years on the design and construction of this door and they are proud to provide you with the most innovative hinge door system on the market today. The door features a 4‐9/16” thermally broken aluminum main‐frame and PVC panels reinforced with aluminum. All of the frame parts are machined on a CNC cutting machine for accuracy. Stainless steel tie rods reinforce the stiles and prevent any cracking while maintaining the structural integ‐rity. Fully adjustable hinges and a multi‐point locking sys‐tem provide easy installation and operation. This door is also available with many glazing options to enhance the beauty and efficiency of your home. The Epic Impact Window Series: CWS introduced this se‐ries in response to a need for a vinyl window with ex‐tremely high design pressures for use in multi‐story applica‐tions. Design pressures can range between +/‐ 90 to +/‐ 120. The windows have a jamb thickness of 4‐5/16” and externally glazed IG of 1‐1/8”. This series couples high structural integrity with energy efficient performance for a unique combination of strength and efficiency. Multi‐Vent Acrylic Glazed Horizontal Sliders: CWS has rec‐ognized the requests for this type of product and has intro‐duced this complement to our existing line of porch enclo‐sure products. The sliders have a maximum size of 96” x 96” and come with or without screens. This product fea‐tures a 3” aluminum frame and 3/16” acrylic glazing in the panels. The frame can be ordered with 2 panels and either a 2 or 3 track configuration. You have many choices when selecting a window manufac‐turer. Custom Window Systems strives to provide you with the most complete line of energy efficient windows and doors in the industry. It is their desire to partner with you to become your window of choice.

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT Custom Window Systems

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CARPORTS, CANOPIES AND WALKWAYS Mullet’s Aluminum Products

Location of Project: Sarasota, Florida

Description: The architect wanted to incorporate a modern element, that would provide protection for pedestrians during rain events, but would also allow natural light to “flood” the retail storefront.

Major Suppliers: Eastern Metals

GLASS ENCLOSURES US Aluminum Services

Location of Project: Orlando, Florida

Description: 36’ x 17’ room with architectural foam columns. Windows are low‐e insulated horizontal sliders with vinyl frame.

Major Suppliers: Town & Country; Structall; CECO

View more winners on next page ...

2011 AAF CONSTRUCTION AWARD WINNERS

MULTI LEVEL POOL ENCLOSURES Armstrong Aluminum, Inc.

Location of Project: Thonotosassa, Florida

Description: 41’ x 85’ x 58’ ‐ main feature is radius area on the left side of the house, with a one piece custom stretch bent seamless 7”

super gutter and 12’ tall radius transom area.

Major Suppliers: Town & Country; PGT

SINGLE LEVEL POOL ENCLOSURES Armstrong Aluminum, Inc.

Location of Project: Thonotosassa, Florida

Description: 46’ x 80’ ‐ features include custom lo‐profile framing around stone columns, caps and bases, one piece stretch bent seamless 7” super gutter with round copper down spouts.

Major Suppliers: Town & Country; PGT

SCREEN ROOM (Solid Roof) Superior Aluminum

Location of Project: Orlando, Florida

Description: 40’ x 22’ gable screen room to cover spa and ping pong table with plenty of room left over for the adults.

Major Suppliers: Did not supply names

VINYL ENCLOSURES Superior Aluminum

Location of Project: Kissimmee, Florida

Description: Insulated roof system with tinted acrylic windows. Insulated concrete wall panels painted to match the house.

Major Suppliers: Did not supply names

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2011 Aluminum Construction Industry Awards

2011 AAF CONSTRUCTION AWARD WINNERS (continued)

RAILINGS Mullet’s Aluminum Products


Description: The architect wanted to incorporate a modern element at the ground floor lobby area of the parking garage that would

provide an interesting architectural element.


MISCELLANEOUS Mullet’s Aluminum Products


Description: This project used translucent aluminum panels ‐ some‐thing you can see through but is also structurally solid ‐ and also

provides a modern twist on “sails blowing in the wind”.


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A BIG THANK YOU to all of our Supplier Members for their continued support of AAF

and its contractor members. To learn more about how your company can become an UMDA member please visit the AAF web site

PCA Products Terence Breeden P. O. Box 4605

Sevierville, TN 37864 Phone (865) 429‐6464 www.pcaproducts.com [email protected]

PGT Industries JR Bontrager

1070 Technology Drive North Venice, FL 34275 Phone (941) 480‐1600 www.pgtindustries.com

[email protected]

Structall Building Systems Jason Sanders

350 Burbank Road Oldsmar, FL 33755

Phone (800) 969‐3706 www.structall.com

[email protected]

Temo, Inc. James Hall

20400 Hall Road Clinton Township, MI 48038

Phone (586) 286‐0410 www.temosunrooms.com [email protected]

INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING?

Alumination is emailed to over 1500 individuals inside the State of Florida and beyond and we intend to double that number by

year’s end. Alumination is also uploaded to the AAF web site. All advertisements are full color. See below for ad rates and fees.

To reserve your spot in the next issue Alumination contact the AAF Office at (407) 898‐8287 or [email protected].

FULL PAGE AD Size: 8.5” x 11”

AD RATE

$100 PER ISSUE

1/2 PAGE AD Size: 8.5” x 5.5”

AD RATE

$75 PER ISSUE

1/4 PAGE AD Size: 4.25” x 5.5”

AD RATE

$40 PER ISSUE

Town & County Industries Christian Smith

400 West McNab Road Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Phone (954) 970‐9999 www.tc‐alum.com

christian.smith@tc‐alum.com

Window Craftsmen, Inc. Ben Jakubauskas

6031 Clark Center Avenue Sarasota, FL 34238

Phone (941) 922‐1844 www.windowcraftsmen.com

[email protected]

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