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This document Older versions. Building Diagnostics Group, Inc. If removal of interior finish work is required the sponsor of the test is responsible for the qama of removal and repairs. This document Newer versions. This field check method is not appropriate for testing of operable components such as operable windows and doors. Search by product code or category or leave the product code field blank to see a list of all AAMA The area shall be fully glazed to provide a completed installation.
This field check procedure is intended to evaluate those joints, gaskets and sealant details in the glazing which are designed to remain permanently closed and water tight. Please contact AAMA for assistance, as needed. Begin your publication search by entering information into the fields below. All of aamaa work shall be done in strict accord with approved shop drawings and job specifications. During aa,a test, an observer on the indoor side of the wall, using a flashlight if necessary, shall check for any water leakage and shall note where it occurs.
Water Leakage Field Check For the actual test, a 5-foot section is chosen that bears both the frame and a joint in the glass. We provide testing services throughout the This voluntary specification was developed by representative members of AAMA as advisory information and published as a public service. It is the responsibility of the party contracting for the test to properly clean any residual adhesive or sealant resulting from the testing.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association produces performance standards, product certification and educational programs for the fenestration industry. Manufacturer, model, dimensions, MISSION Professional services based on accurate information that helps you or your company make the right decision regarding your project or asset.
AAMA disclaims all liability for the use, application or adaptation of materials published herein. The nozzle is held 1-foot away from the glass and slowly moved back and forth for the duration of the 5-minute test. Should leakage Procedures recommended for evaluating the effects of thermal movement on large wall sections. Includes standardized approach for thermal cycle testing of joints, anchors and other components of exterior walls.
This guide details a design approach to make curtain walls water resistant by eliminating the pressure differential between interior and exterior surfaces.
A verification program has been implemented in order to provide uniform and credible thermal performance test data for inclusion into the data library.
This document is to be used in conjunction with AAMA Please note that Volume 1 contains the most recent versions of documents at the time of purchase. To download the table of contents to all four volume sets, please click on the "Additional Details" link to the lower left of this product listing.
Please note that Volume 2 contains the most recent versions of documents at the time of purchase. Please note that Volume 4 contains the most recent versions of documents at the time of purchase. This specification and test method is intended to model, through accelerated testing, the normal wear that can be expected during the life of a typical Architectural Class window or door "AW product".
This guide specification may be used to establish system performance classifications that can be expected to reduce the hazards resulting from a prescribed blast load. This guide specification allows manufacturers to voluntarily test products to a standard test size for system evaluation and comparison.
System categorization and standard test sizes have been established for a broad range of product types. This voluntary AAMA guideline establishes the minimum requirements to confirm that a window or sliding glass door anchorage system provides a load resistance with appropriate safety factor that is equal to or greater than the project specific design pressure requirements, and supports the product in a manner equivalent to that tested.
The purpose of this AAMA Voluntary Guideline is to provide specific information to assist industry professionals in selecting the appropriate adaptations to the existing testing standards for application to field investigations of fenestration products. This document has been developed for the purpose of providing a guideline to installing preassembled unit skylights onto a roof. The intent of this standard is to educate by providing clear illustrations and concise commentary on the principles involved to ensure good installation practice, when the unit manufacturer has not provided such detail in their instructions.
The purpose of this test method is to evaluate the performance and durability of the integration of the fenestration product with the building envelope in accordance with provided installation instructions. This specification describes test procedures and performance requirements for organic coatings applied to AAMA Certified Plastic Profiles for windows, doors and similar products. This practice identifies pressure build and dimensional stability as the key attributes that contribute to deflection of fenestration products resulting from the use of one component polyurethane foams and provides test protocols for assessing these key attributes.
Assessment of toxicity and precautions for safe use are excluded from the scope of this document. This standard applies to aluminum composite sections used in fenestration products.
The purpose of this specification is to establish minimum performance criteria for adhesive systems when used to attach simulated divided lites muntin bars. This specification describes test procedures and requirements for architectural quality aluminum oxide coatings applied to aluminum extrusions and panels for architectural products.
This guideline will permit the architect, owner and contractor to specify and obtain anodized aluminum finishes which will provide, with periodic maintenance, a superior level of performance in terms of film integrity, exterior weatherability, and general appearance for many years.
This voluntary specification establishes the minimum requirements for dimensional stability, weatherability, heat resistance, weight tolerance, heat build-up, Shore D Hardness and lead content of cellular polyvinyl chloride PVC exterior profiles used in windows, doors and skylights.
This specification covers requirements for corrosion resistant coatings on carbon steels used for hardware components in window, door, and skylight applications. The requirements are functional and are not intended to address aesthetics. Due to the diversity of corrosive environments that windows and doors are exposed to, this specification does not imply a specific service life.
The purpose of this voluntary specification is to establish a minimum performance requirement and test procedure to evaluate the durability of multipoint locking door hardware. This voluntary specification shall establish a method for component testing multipoint locking hardware for side hinged exterior door systems SHD. The purpose of this specification is to establish a standard test method and performance criteria for side-hinged door systems in the locked position to resist entry under a specified load and conditions.
This specification is limited to side-hinged door systems, regardless of materials or method of manufacture. This specification establishes performance requirements for fiber reinforced thermoset profiles for use in fenestration products. It references test procedures and requirements for standard weathering performance of fiber reinforced thermoset profiles. This specification also addresses requirements covering design criteria, finish and appearance, weathering performance and physical properties.
This specification establishes the requirements for field test specimens, apparatus, sampling, test procedures and test reports to be used in verifying the air infiltration resistance performance and water penetration resistance performance of newly installed fenestration products. This specification establishes the requirements for test specimens, apparatus, sampling, test procedures and test reports to be used in evaluating the performance of newly installed storefronts, curtain walls and sloped glazing systems.
This specification provides a guide which can be used to evaluate the installed performance of storefronts, curtain walls and sloped glazing systems for resistance to water penetration under controllable and reproducible wind driven rain conditions.
AAMA a. This voluntary specification establishes the minimum in-process quality control requirements for applicators of organic coatings to rigid polyvinyl chloride PVC exterior profiles used in windows, doors and skylights. This specification establishes the minimum requirements for in-process quality control requirements for applicators of synthetic laminates to substrates that are used in windows, doors and skylights.
This voluntary specification establishes the minimum requirements for decorative laminate materials intended for application to either the interior or exterior surfaces on AAMA certified profiles. This voluntary specification establishes minimum performance requirements for liquid applied flashing used to provide a water-resistive seal around exterior wall openings in buildings that includes fenestration products such as windows and doors, as well as other through-wall penetrations.
This voluntary specification establishes minimum performance criteria to allow the user to evaluate and select mechanically attached flexible flashing products intended for use around the exterior perimeter of fenestration products. This voluntary specification establishes the minimum requirements for dimensional stability, impact resistance, weatherability, heat resistance, weight tolerance, and lead compound content of aliphatic polyurethane molded elastomeric framing components for exterior applications used in windows, doors and skylights.
This voluntary specification addresses aspects of the Building Information Modeling BIM process related to non-residential windows, doors, curtain wall, storefront, entrances and skylights. This specification establishes minimum performance requirements for pile weatherstrips and replaceable weatherseals. It provides details on test methods, equipment, specimen sampling techniques, minimum performance levels, criteria for waivers and a report format.
This specification shall be used for laboratory verification of weatherstrip and weatherseal products as a requirement for meeting minimum levels of performance for the sealing of fenestration products.
This voluntary specification provides an optional rating of the ability of fenestration products windows, doors, and unit skylights to resist severe wind-driven rain. It also includes a new Addendum which is provided as additional guidance regarding the water collection required by the AAMA document.
This voluntary specification establishes requirements for the material properties, including dimensional stability, weatherability and extrusion quality of rigid reinforced thermoplastic exterior profile extrusions used for assembled windows, doors and skylights.
This voluntary specification establishes the minimum requirements for dimensional stability, impact resistance, weatherability, heat resistance, weight tolerance, heat build-up and lead compound content of rigid polyvinyl chloride PVC exterior profiles used in windows, doors and skylights. This voluntary specification establishes the minimum requirements for dimensional stability, screw withdraw, thermal cycling, weatherability, heat resistance, heat build-up and lead content of rigid thermoplastic cellulosic composite profiles used in windows, doors and skylights.
These specifications and methods of test cover procedures, materials and performance criteria for determining the durability of gear type rotary and linear operating devices used for opening and closing casement, awning, jalousie and other similar types of windows. Only those requirements unique to SSPs are detailed in this voluntary specification. Side-hinged secondary storm doors covered in this voluntary specification are units to be used on the exterior of and in tandem with prime doors to improve the building's interior environment.
This test specification describes the sound transmission loss measurement procedure for windows, doors, skylights and glazed wall sections. This standard establishes performance requirements for the lamination of wood and cellulosic composite profiles for interior and exterior applications. The performance requirements include weathering, chemical resistance and adhesion resistance.
This specification describes test procedures and performance requirements for exterior stain finishes applied to AAMA Certified Wood, Cellulosic Composite and Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Components for windows, doors and similar products. Editorially revised AAMA a. This specification describes test procedures and performance requirements for high performance organic coatings applied to aluminum extrusions and panels for architectural products.
In this version, an appendix was added describing differences in test procedures and performance requirements for AAMA for High Performance Organic Coatings, applied on a coil coating line, to aluminum architectural products. This specification describes test procedures and performance requirements for high performance, organic coatings applied to fiber reinforced thermoset profiles for windows, doors and similar products.
This specification covers factory applied coatings. This specification describes test procedures and performance requirements for high performance organic coatings applied to AAMA Certified Plastics Profiles for windows, doors and similar products.
This specification describes test procedures and performance requirements for organic coatings applied to fiber reinforced thermoset profiles for windows, doors and similar products. This specification describes test procedures and performance requirements for pigmented organic coatings applied to aluminum extrusions and panels. In this version, an appendix was added describing differences in test procedures and performance requirements for AAMA for Pigmented Organic Coatings, applied on a coil coating line, to aluminum architectural products.
This specification describes the test procedures and performance requirements for pigmented organic coatings applied to aluminum, fiber reinforced thermoset or wood profiles for windows, doors, wall panels and similar products.
Such coatings applied to vinyl profiles are excluded. This specification describes test procedures and performance requirements for superior performance, organic, coatings applied to fiber reinforced thermoset profiles for windows, doors and similar products. This specification describes test procedures and performance requirements for superior performing organic coatings applied to aluminum extrusions and panels for architectural products.
In this version, an appendix was added describing differences in test procedures and performance requirements for AAMA for Superior Performing Organic Coatings, applied on a coil coating line, to aluminum architectural products. This specification describes test procedures and performance requirements for superior performance organic coatings applied to AAMA Certified Plastic Profiles for windows, doors and similar products.
This specification describes test procedures and performance requirements for architectural quality combined coatings of anodic oxide and transparent organic coatings, applied to aluminum extrusions and panels for architectural products.
Designed to provide a system for rating the ability of windows, doors, skylights and sliding glass doors to withstand impact and pressure cycling generally associated with hurricane conditions. This specification establishes minimum performance requirements for sweep type non-integral door bottom weatherseals.
This standard applies to those matters affecting fenestration products deemed to comply with the standard. The and editions of this document have yet to be adopted by the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards.
This voluntary standard establishes test procedures and performance criteria for evaluating lever handle sets designed for use with multipoint hardware on side hinged doors.
Reference standard for test methods, samples, report and performance requirements regarding U-value and CRF Condensation Resistance Factor ratings. This voluntary test and classification method establishes the requirements for test specimens, apparatus, test procedures, test reports and performance data that may be used in the evaluation of drained and back ventilated rain screen wall cladding systems. This specification and test method establishes the requirements for test specimens, apparatus, test procedures, test reports and minimum performance criteria to be used in the evaluation of pressure equalized rain screen wall cladding panel systems.
The purpose of this method is to standardize the testing of Heat Build-Up Effects of IR exposure to fenestration products. This test method measures the thermal characteristics of windows, doors and glazed exterior wall sections under steady-state conditions. This Test Method is intended to provide a means to determine the chemical compatibility of liquid applied sealants and self-adhered flashings that may come in contact with each other in the installation of fenestration products. This document outlines the procedures used to determine thermal performance ratings of products with more than one glazing option using test data.
This guide has been prepared to assist architects and specifiers in selecting windows and doors to meet the requirements for specific jobs and conditions. It covers all classes of windows: storm, interior insulating, residential, commercial, heavy commercial and architectural. Design considerations provide information of significant value in planning for the best use of windows; therefore, a description of the various types of windows is available and a discussion of their particular characteristics is also included.
Plus, performance requirements, as recommended by AAMA. Basic test method details are also reviewed. Provides information on specific aspects of aluminum curtain wall construction. Contents: types, design concerns, detail guidelines and testing. Click this link to be redirected to the CWM A page guide for optimizing energy efficient design with manufactured dome skylight units. Identifies major design parameters for the energy efficient application of skylights. This purchase also includes the Update 1 released in May , Update 2 released in September of , and Update 3 released in June of Performance test methods and installation specifications are included.
This document will no longer be updated by AAMA and it has not been replaced. This standard identifies the requirements for windows, glass doors, skylights and for the first time side-hinged exterior doors. Included when applicable are performance requirements for structural integrity, water resistance, air leakage and forced entry. Window and door products are still divided into five classes for rating purposes, while maintaining material neutrality.
In addition to the changes listed above, this standard includes numerous other revisions. Guidelines for formulating appropriate design criteria and to aid in the interpretation of design assumptions for the construction of aluminum framed skylights and monumental glazed roof systems.
Intended users of NAFS include code officials, manufacturers, architects, engineers, consumers, builders, contractors, trade associations, testing laboratories, specifiers, and government agencies. This user guide was created to provide those users with guidance for the proper application of NAFS; it contains informative commentary, illustrations and examples to help answer common questions associated with the standard.
This voluntary specification establishes the minimum requirements for dimensional stability, impact resistance, weatherability, heat resistance, weight tolerance and lead compound content of ASA or ASA Blended PVC capped ABS, for exterior profile extrusions used in windows, doors and skylights. This specification establishes the minimum requirements for poly vinyl chloride PVC exterior plank profiles used for decking and dock walking surfaces. Decking and dock walking surfaces made with exterior plank profiles that meet the requirements of this specification are expected to perform well in actual use, assuming adequate product design.
The requirements include dimensional stability, falling weight impact resistance, weatherability, heat resistance, heat build-up and weight tolerance. Specification and test procedures for evaluating coil coatings on hot dipped galvanized and zinc-aluminum coated steel substrates for adhesion, chemical resistance, impact resistance and weatherability.
Withdrawn October, This specification uses existing test methods and other procedures to qualify windows and other glazed fenestration products tornado hazard mitigation. This specification provides a system for rating the ability of windows to withstand impact, pressure cycling, and water penetration generally associated with tornado conditions.
Withdrawn February, S , Interpretation Requested: A manufacturer has his unit tested within a certain number and location of guide buttons.
On smaller units manufacturered can the number of guides be reduced, and if so, what is the rule to be followed? Interpretation Requested: A manufacturer has his unit tested with a certain size, location and number of weep holes. On smaller units manufactured, can the number of weep holes, their locations and sizes be changed? What rule is to be followed? Interpretation Requested: Current language commonly used in the referenced specifications state typically that "no member shall deflect more than Interpretation Requested: It is requested that the drafts included with this interpretation are proposed revisions to the existing documents referenced above.
It is requested that they replace the appropriate sections in the referenced documents? Interpretation Requested: Define "base test unit" in Section 2. Interpretation Requested: A manufacturer produces dual double hung and horizontal sliding windows. Both primary and secondary sash are glazed and weatherstripped the same 2. The primary and secondary sash are glazed and weatherstripped differently.
Interpretation Requested: A window tested for compliance to the appropriate standard with two locks; on smaller units being manufactured, can one lock be used and what is the rule? Interpretation Requested: A manufacturer wishes to include a passive ventilator in his product. If the ventilator is installed in the frame between the top of the upper sash and the window header, must the minimum frame height for testing be increased by the height of the ventilator or would be manufacturer be permitted to test a frame height consistent with the minimum frame height and test sash that are smaller than those tested in the same unit if the ventilator was not present?
Interpretation Requested: When performing the Sash Torsion Test, a manufacturer's sash passes when loaded in one direction but does not pass when loaded in the other direction. The referenced paragraph does not contain the wording " Should the sash be required to pass in both directions?
Interpretation Requested: Please clarify Section 1. Specifically, language to clarify exactly how far the secondary window must be opened during the water resistance test. Interpretation Requested: When testing an operable outswing casement window, operable unit skylight, or operable roof window with a glazing infill that produces a combined sash and infill weight exceeding the uniform load identified in Table 15, should a force be applied so that the net load is equal to that identified in Table 15 for the applicable sash type?
Interpretation Requested: What standard shall non-operable door products be evaluated to? Interpretation Requested: For determining conformance to the uniform load structural test criteria, on what span or what length should the 0.
Interpretation Requested: Sections 2. Interpretation Requested: A storm or secondary window has an exterior screen which can not be operated from the exterior.
However, cutting the screen cloth will permit access to open lower glazed insert which does not have a locking device in the closed position. Is this described unit in conformance with the sections in question? Interpretation Requested: Can reinforcement used in the minimum test size specimen submitted for compliance with Sections 2. Interpretation Requested: What variations in design from the tested product are allowed to permit certification and labeling without retest?
Interpretation Requested: 1. What is the intent of Section 3. How should dual windows be labeled recognizing that they may not always be sold with secondary sash? Interpretation Requested: For windows and doors containing ventilators or sash, manufacturers are not permitted to certify and label products which exceeded the width and height of the tested unit for both the frame and ventilator or sash. The "maximum size tested" rule should be evaluated as it applies to fixed windows.
Interpretation Requested: Describe in detail how the test load is calculated and deflections measured. Interpretation Requested: Can calculations be used to allow the substitution of thinner glass shelves, for spans shorter than those used for conformance testing? Interpretation Requested: Double hung, sliding and vertival sliding windows and sliding glass doors are required to pass the Operating Force Test as specified for each product in Section 2.
Products may be reglazed for testing under the greater uniform loads specified in Section 4. When heavier glass is used for Section 4 tests, must the operating force test be repeated? When testing a sliding glass door for conformance to this standard, does the specimen adequately satisfy the requirements and intent of the overload pressure when the sill trim disengages? Interpretation Requested: If a manufacturer desires to qualify a window with true muntins, what size window and arrangement of true divided lights should be submitted for testing, and what test are to be performed?
Interpretation Requested: What is the definition of a seconardy lock? Is a second lock to helppass the test or is it a ventilating lock? Interpretation Requested: Section 8. Interpretation Requested: For compliance with either Under AAMA , are the primary window sash permitted to be removed to obtain the required egress opening dimensions?
If the answer to the first question is "yes," then under AAMA can the weight of the primary window sash being removed exceed 20 pounds? This study includes two phases.
The initial study started in and Phases 2, started in incorporating newer technologies. Interpretation Requested: A manufacturer has developed a process for embedding wood fibers into the interior surface of PVC extrusios so that the surfaces may be stained or painted.
This is an embeddment process and not a laminating process. When impact testing is performed on the composite product the substrate passes the requirements in AAMA for impact resistance but the wood emulate embeddment does not.
The surfaces to receive this treatment are always interior surfaces. The manufacturer wishes to certify the extrusion profiles under AAMA Interpretation Requested: Can fiberglass sills used in sliding glass doors in lieu of aluminum sills be used without a surface coating? This issue of "Aluminum Curtain Walls" presents articles on two topics which, though quite different in nature, are, in a very real sense, related.
The fact that aluminum curtain wall has had an interesting history of continuing development and popularity may be due in part to its having demonstrated the capacity of withstanding such severe tests as building fires.
And conversely, the integrity and durability of this type of wall construction are substantiated by its twenty-year history of good performance under exposure to hazards of all kinds. Interpretation Requested: Historically, "Summer Mode" testing to The labs are now saying that the storm door is to be fully open, which renders it effectively absent. Interpretation Requested: Background…In the update to the AAMA specification, the exclusion of bay, bow and other 3-dimensional projecting units was removed.
Upon testing these mulled fenestration assemblies, several questions have come up that require additional clarification.
This technical interpretation request will address the following areas specifically: 1. Use of a roof during testing 2. Qualifying different angled mullions with one evaluation 3. Clarify what constitutes a water failure Regarding the use of bay, bow and other 3-dimensional projecting units, the following interpretations are requested: 1.
Is the test evaluation intended for the mulled fenestration assembly only and is not intended to qualify any roof constructions? Does the mullion angle used in the mulled fenestration assembly evaluation only qualify that mullion angle? This presentation will focus on the worsening U. It will cover the difficulties of hiring and retaining workers, the causes of the deficit, the impact on companies and strategies firms have or are considering in order to reduce risks.
The second half of the webinar with feature a live discussion of these issues, followed by a question and answer session. The AAMA Western Region is sponsoring this event due to the impact of this topic on all fenestration manufacturers and suppliers, especially those in the western region of the U.
Transfers are applicable to the August 6 webinar only. When limited to a two-lite-high single hung window, if a manufacturer provides supporting engineering analysis prepared by a Structural Engineer and follows acceptable engineering practice that indicates loading i.
When limited to a two-lite-wide OX or XO horizontal sliding window, if a manufacturer provides supporting engineering analysis prepared by a Structural Engineer and follows acceptable engineering practice that indicates loading i. Interpretation Requested: 1 Is it acceptable to install the product in the test buck in a manner that prevents observation of potential water leakage around the perimeter of the product framing?
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