Welcome
Welcome To AGGA
Our aim is to promote and encourage glass trade and provide information on all aspects of glass. From energy and the environment, to Standards and safety, we have the resources to promote your business and assist you with making the right choices for your home or project. We are a voice for our members and the industry at large, always with one mind promoting the glass and glazing industry. Check out aggadirectory.com.au where you can list your business, place an ad in the online classifieds, promote your product launch or event, or compliment your current advertising material with discount coupons available directly from your business listing. |
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News & Events
National News
press release -- 'Reflecting through Glass' by Dr Mal Harrop - 1 July 2008
‘Good Things Came From Glass’ a new history of glass making in Australia by Mal Harrop, to
be released in October by Melbourne University Press, has been variously described as ‘an obituary
for the golden era of manufacturing in Australia’ and ‘ an original and fascinating glimpse into an
emerging corporate giant'... [More]
press release -- 'Australian Fenestration Rating Council formed' - AFRC, 15 May 2008
With the support of the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB), and the Department of Environment,
Water, Heritage, and the Arts, and the cooperation of NFRC (National Fenestration Rating
Council (NFRC), the Australian Fenestration Rating Council (AFRC) has been formed... [More]
Building Products News SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS 2008
The BPN Environ Sustainability Awards recognise building professionals who are
leading the way to a more sustainable future... [More]
AGGA 2008 Calendar
2008 AGGA Calendar of Events
BCA 2008 - Information Seminars
BCA INFORMATION SEMINARS 2008 It’s that time again…updates to the Building Code of... [More]
Architecture Article
News Article "Say it with Glass"by John Power, OMC MediaFeaturing in October's ... [More]
Report -- Energy and Environmental Benefits of Using Insulating Glass in Victoria
Report to the AGGA by Dr Peter Lyons TO DOWNLOAD, CLICK HERE ... [More]
Advice
Stay Comfortable With Glass
Consider glass energy solutions to build energy efficient buildings in situations where keeping the heat in or out is important.
Cleaning of Glass
This article give some general advice on correct glass cleaning procedures.
Spray Painting
Spray painting refers to the process by which a liquid coating substance, such as paint, is converted into a mist or aerosol in order to apply a coating onto an object or surface.
Code of Practice - Painted Coatings for Splashbacks
The aim of “the selection and application of painted coatings for glass splashback” is to provide specifiers and consumers with a practical guide for the correct selection and use of glass splashbacks.
Splashbacks
Splashbacks represent a rapidly growing area of involvement for the glass industry. As with many innovative developments however, there can be traps which can detract from the value of being involved.
Protection
A wide number of legal cases now show that building owners and operators can no longer afford to ignore sub-standard glazing in any of their buildings, irrespective of when they were built.
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Accreditation
Important Accreditation Information for the Consumer
The Australian Glass and Glazing Association (AGGA) has recently introduced an accredited installer system for the glazing of safety and laminated safety glass. All members undergo training and testing of their knowledge of the Australian Standard for Selection and Installation of Glass in Buildings (AS1288). These installers are skilled tradespeople who have agreed to a set code of conduct and who have qualified to apply an AGGA certification label to any laminated safety glazing undertaken.
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