Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to hollow profiles and methods of preparing the same for joining operations. A method herein can include placing a dam within a channel defined by the hollow profile, fitting a die block over an end of the channel, and injecting a flowable composition through an injection port into the channel. Another method can include defining a volume within a first member using at least one flow control device, filling the defined volume with a flowable polymeric composition, allowing the flowable polymeric composition to solidify to form a solid portion in the first member, and mechanically modifying the solid portion to define a joining surface suitable for joining to the second member. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to multi-part sill assemblies for fenestrations. In an embodiment, a multi-part sill assembly for a fenestration unit is included having an exterior sill subunit and an interior threshold subunit. The exterior sill subunit can be formed of a metal and the interior threshold subunit can be formed of a composite material. The interior threshold subunit can be joined to the exterior sill subunit by at least three different points of contact. The three different points of contact can include a pivoting joint; a locking joint; and an adhesive joint. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to sill cleats for fenestration systems. In an embodiment, a fenestration system is included having a frame assembly including a sill with a bottom side. The bottom side can include a first edge projection, a second edge projection, and can define a cavity. The system can also include a sill cleat with a first angled surface configured to engage the first edge projection upon movement of the sill in a first direction. The sill cleat can also include a second angled surface disposed on an opposite side of the sill cleat from the first angled surface configured to engage the second edge projection upon movement of the sill in a second direction. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to systems and methods for securing panel members to frame members and fenestration systems including the same. In a first aspect, a fenestration system can be included having a panel assembly, a sill assembly, and one or more sill panel clips. The one or more sill panel clips can be disposed on a surface of the sill assembly such as an upper surface. The one or more sill panel clips can secure the panel assembly to the sill assembly. The fenestration system can also include a plurality of jamb members. The plurality of jamb members can include a first side jamb, a second side jamb, and a head jamb. The fenestration system can also include a plurality of jamb panel clips, wherein the plurality of jamb panel clips secure the panel assembly to the plurality of jamb members. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to self-cinching devices for fenestration units. In a first aspect, a self-cinching clip device can be included having a base plate. The base plate can include a screw boss. The screw boss can define an oblong fastener aperture and a sloped surface. The sloped surface can be adjacent the oblong fastener aperture. The self-cinching clip device can include a foot member. The foot member can be disposed on a first end of the base plate. The self-cinching clip device can further include a retention lip. The retention lip can be disposed on a second end of the base plate. The sloped surface can have a first side and a second side opposite the first side along an axis interconnecting the foot member and the retention lip. The first side of the sloped surface can have a larger diameter than the second side.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to hollow profiles and methods of preparing the same for joining operations. A method herein can include placing a dam within a channel defined by the hollow profile, fitting a die block over an end of the channel, and injecting a flowable composition through an injection port into the channel. Another method can include defining a volume within a first member using at least one flow control device, filling the defined volume with a flowable polymeric composition, allowing the flowable polymeric composition to solidify to form a solid portion in the first member, and mechanically modifying the solid portion to define a joining surface suitable for joining to the second member. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to hollow profiles and methods of preparing the same for joining operations. A method herein can include placing a dam within a channel defined by the hollow profile, fitting a die block over an end of the channel, and injecting a flowable composition through an injection port into the channel. Another method can include defining a volume within a first member using at least one flow control device, filling the defined volume with a flowable polymeric composition, allowing the flowable polymeric composition to solidify to form a solid portion in the first member, and mechanically modifying the solid portion to define a joining surface suitable for joining to the second member. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: A novel seashore paspalum cultivar (Paspalum vaginatum) is disclosed. The ‘SDX-1’ cultivar is characterized by having a fine texture, greater sod strength, increased rooting, improved color, improved density, and greater salinity tolerance. The cultivar is particularly well suited for golf courses, grass tennis lawns, lawn bowls, lawns, and athletic fields.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of seashore paspalum grass is disclosed. The ‘SGX-6’ variety is characterized by its fine texture when closely mown and its superior tolerance to salt, drought, and soil hypoxic conditions.

Abstract: A novel seashore paspalum cultivar (Paspalum vaginatum) is disclosed. The ‘SFX-14’ cultivar is characterized by having a fine texture when closely mown, superior tolerance to salt, drought, and soil hypoxic conditions.

Abstract: A novel seashore paspalum cultivar (Paspalum vaginatum) is disclosed. The ‘SDX-1’ cultivar is characterized by having a fine texture, greater sod strength, increased rooting, improved color, improved density, and greater salinity tolerance. The cultivar is particularly well suited for golf courses, grass tennis lawns, lawn bowls, lawns, and athletic fields.

Abstract: A novel seashore dropseed (Sporobolus virginicus) cultivar (‘BT-l’) is disclosed. The ‘BT-1’ cultivar is characterized by enhanced turf quality under mown and high traffic stress conditions; improved, darker green leaf color; lower growth habit; denser, more tightly knit sod; low mow height tolerance; finer-textured leaf blades; and increased saline and drought tolerance.