PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

Get your sales reps talking about AAMA Certification.
Visit the Contact Us page to request a free copy of the AAMA Certification Program tool kit. This interactive DVD provides an overview of product performance requirements, insights to the value of certification to your customers, and an opportunity to order promotional items to help leverage your certification investment. It’s a great tool for internal training or to use in sales presentations to customers.
Enhanced Quality and Value
Show your customers that your windows and doors meet stringent performance standards with the AAMA Certification Label which tells them that

• A sample of the unit passed required performance tests for resistance to air leakage, water penetration and wind pressure
• Performance tests were conducted at an independent AAMA-accredited lab
• Individual components used in the window and door have passed their own separate performance tests in order to be eligible for use in an AAMA-certified window or door
• The manufacturer has certified that production line units are built to the same specifications as the sample unit that was tested
• Manufacturing plant production lines, component inventory, and quality control records are checked annually through two surprise inspections by an independent third-party Validator

Competitive Advantage
Offer your customers what your competitors don’t – the confidence of AAMA Certification. The stringent AAMA Certification Program procedures assure your customers that the products selected, when installed properly, match the quality of the sample product tested.
The AAMA Certification Program is the only program in the window and door industry that requires that components used in the finished window and door assembly pass their own set of performance tests. The program also requires the use of AAMA-accredited labs so that tests are performed by qualified, experienced professionals using properly calibrated equipment. And two surprise manufacturing plant inspections every year offer that added quality assurance that translates to peace of mind.
More Referrals
But don't stop at offering quality products. Proper installation can go a long way in achieving total customer satisfaction. The AAMA InstallationMasters™ Program is a two-day intensive training and certification program based on industry-accepted best practices. Provide your customers with quality products installed by trained professionals and watch your business grow through increased referrals and fewer callbacks.
Thermal Performance - AAMA Silver Label
These days, everyone is looking to save energy and take advantage of tax credits being offered by the government. The AAMA Certification Program can help.
Manufacturers may certify product thermal performance to either the AAMA 1503 test method or to the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) requirements (NRFC-100) without the prerequisite of Gold Label certification for basic structural, air and water performance requirements. Products tested for thermal performance only are authorized to bear the AAMA Silver Certification Label.
In cases where the product has been authorized for certification for basic structural, air and water performance as well as thermal performance, an AAMA Gold Label with an additional tab indicating thermal certification is used.
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Get additional reference material about the AAMA Certification Program by accessing free brochure downloads. To order printed copies of these and other brochures, please visit the Consumer Information section of our online Publications Store.
AAMA Mission
Since 1936, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association has stood as a strong advocate for manufacturers and professionals in the fenestration industry and dedicated to the promotion of quality window, door, curtain wall, storefront and skylight products. And today, as the leading trade association representing both the residential and commercial sectors and all framing materials, our mission remains strong. Building on a solid foundation of achievement in these areas, we continue to:

• Lead efforts to address the technical and marketing needs of fenestration product manufacturers, suppliers and test labs
• Work to improve product, material and component performance standards for the fenestration industry 
• Address regulatory issues that affect our membership

Our Members Make a Difference
AAMA is the leading trade association representing window, door, skylight, curtain wall and storefront manufacturers and their suppliers, and our members address issues of critical importance, share experience and knowledge, and participate in efforts to shape the future for the industry.
And, we remain an invaluable resource for our members looking to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Our membership includes almost 300 fenestration product manufacturers and their material and component suppliers as well as more than 100 professional and technical consultant members. We continue to support all of our members with technical forums, certification programs, market research and marketing programs that make practical contributions to their success and profitability.
What Can AAMA Do for Your Organization?
As a material-neutral organization, AAMA proactively and effectively influences codes, construction and specification issues. In addition, AAMA is active and influential in the Western and Southeast regions of the U.S. With this kind of local, grass roots representation, AAMA provides focus and direction on issues that are of special concern in these areas of the country.
In addition, AAMA began offering the original third-party product certification program over 40 years ago to provide manufacturers with the means to independently demonstrate product performance to their customers via the AAMA Certification Label.
Standards and Code Activities
AAMA members develop and update the standards that are referenced in many national and state building codes. AAMA is actively involved in the International Code Council (ICC) Code Adoptions each year both in the code content as well as the ways that the codes are applied and the manner in which they affect the industry. We are also actively involved in the International Residential Code (IRC), International Building Code (IBC), International Green Construction Code (IgCC) and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). On both a regional and national basis, AAMA continuously monitors and reports legislative activities to keep members up to date on important developments. We are committed to keeping our members up-to-date on regulatory and codes information and ensuring that our collective voice is heard.
To view detailed information regarding the above organizations and AAMA’s involvement with them, visit the Members Only section of our site. Here you will also find state code website links as well as additional code activities, proposed modifications and code adoption information when provided by state code agencies as researched by AAMA staff.
Member Benefits

• Participation in the fenestration industry's leading trade association
• Enhancement of your product marketing with AAMA certification
• Access to comprehensive industry research and information
• Influence in code development nationally, regionally and locally
• Access to global business opportunities
• More effectively address issues specific to your business, and the industry as a whole.