For in-depth technical information, browse these sites (standards organizations, industry associations, and regulatory agencies).
NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council; US energy efficiency ratings) http://www.nfrc.org/ CCMC (Canadian Construction Materials Centre; an NRC body that evaluates materials used for windows and doors) http://www.nrc.ca/irc/ccmc/ NRC (National Research Council of Canada; Canadian R&D and standards) http://www.nrc.ca/corporate/english/index.html Miami-Dade Protocols (Miami-Dade County protocols for hurricane-worthy windows and doors) http://www.floridabuilding.org/default.asp TDI (Texas Department of Insurance: hurricane-worthy building standards) http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/ WindoorWeb Industry Directory (industry association) http://www.windoorweb.com/aipfq/index.htm National Association of Home Builders (US industry association) http://www.nahb.org Window and Door Manufacturers Association (US industry association) http://www.wdma.com Fenestration Manufacturer's Association (US industry association) http://www.fmausaonline.org
Florida Product Approved (US industry association)
www.floridabuilding.org