What I think is the first ever BLOG related to the glass and aluminum industry is now alive! If someone else has one, then by all means I apologize.
We have a good industry but we face huge hurdles.
I started this as a way to get information out to the masses in a non traditional way. I hope that I can spark debate and eventually help the industry win the battles it faces.
First off... THE NFRC
If anyone knows me they know that this group has become a huge focus for me. I believe that some of the programs that they are attempting to implement would be very harmful to our industry. These programs will have no value to anyone involved except the people within NFRC who stand to make significant money with the implementations success.
So I will start posting my thoughts, articles, flow charts, information all around to better inform and educate the "public" (The glass and aluminum industry DO count as the public- though if you hear from folks within NFRC they are only concerned about the "other" public)
on what the deal is.
I will also touch on the China effect, GREEN Building practices, Fantasy football (Not glass and aluminum related but still life and death none the less) and all of the big issues we face as an industry.
So bookmark the site- join in the discussion- I know that not everyone will agree but my goal is simple, bring all of the information to the surface and let the readers decide. Give people in our industry the ammo and they will choose whether to use it or not.
So check back in because later this week, the Blogging begins!
8 comments:
I just stumbled across your blog and I think it's a great idea, especially for guys like me who are just getting into this crazy business.
I'm curious if other people share your views on the NFRC.
Good luck with the blog and I'll be checking it out frequently.
Trent
NFRC is an organization that does what will only benefit it's members that are either simulation/testing labs,inspection agencys, or vinyl extruders. When glass, metal and vinyl technology was not as informed as it is today, the current NFRC certification system was good for the window industry. Today it is a different industry, and the NFRC is reluctant to acknowledge this fact let alone embrace it.
Look at the board of NFRC and determine for yourself if it is a board with the manufacturer in mind or consumer.
Heres a thought: If vinyl cannot withstand the UV of Florida over time and allows water migration under load and fails and aluminum does not fail under the same conditions, why is not aluminum embraced by an organization that indicates it protects the consumer from poorly manufactured NFRC tested and certified materials specific to the windows with over 5-year warranties.
Nice some debate to start with. Also the post above was removed because it was a duplicate not for any other reason. Dissenting views are surely welcome!
The NFRC is brutal stuff- can't wait to see what you bring.
Max - thanks for taking the stand that you have! It's nice to see someone so passionate about the industry stand up for what is good for it.
Max...I heard you were in Vegas last week. I hope you didn't bet on Boise State...
All over Boise State... of course...
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