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What Does a Gold Label Certification Mean?
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) was an independent industry organization that provided independent third-party accreditation for window and door products to verify their reliability, energy efficiency, and durability.
The AAMA Gold Label is a mark of distinction within the fenestration (i.e., window and door) industry. Not every window or door can meet the AAMA’s strict standards for its Gold Label certification, so products that have it are truly something special.
How Does AAMA Certification Work?
Production Line Certification
To have an AAMA Gold Label, windows must be made on an AAMA-certified production line. If made on another line, it doesn’t qualify.
Pass Surprise Inspections
AAMA makes two surprise inspections per year to ensure that the production line is upholding the standards for Gold Certification.
Pass Air Leakage Tests
The AAMA tests windows to verify that they can meet an air leakage standard of 0.30 cubic feet or less per minute against 25 mph winds.
AAMA-Certified Window Options
Impact Windows
Double Hung Windows
Sliding Windows
Picture Windows
Casement Windows
Awning Windows
Bay Windows
Custom Windows
Gold Label Certification and Doors
Complete the look for your Riverview home by installing AAMA-certified doors along with your windows! Enhance the energy efficiency, hurricane resistance, and curb appeal of your home with beautiful doors that match your new AAMA-certified windows.
AAMA-Certified Replacement Door Options
Sliding Glass Doors
Standard Sliding Patio Doors
Pocket Sliding Doors
Bi-Parting Doors
Exterior Doors
Entry Doors
Double Entry Doors
French Doors
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Riverview FAQs about AAMA Gold Label Certification
What Is an AAMA Certified Window?
An “AAMA-Certified” window is a window that has passed required performance tests at an AAMA-certified laboratory to verify its resistance to air leakage, water penetration, and wind pressure.
In addition to the resistance tests, a window needs to meet certain energy efficiency standards and be manufactured on a production line that has been certified by the FGIA (and passed its biannual surprise inspections).
If the window passes all of the AAMA’s tests earns a “Gold Label” certification, marking it as a reliable and high-quality product within the industry.
What Does the FGIA Have to Do with the AAMA Certification?
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) combined with the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) to become the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) back in 2020. So, the FGIA essentially is the AAMA and manages the same tests and standards as they did when they were called the AAMA.
Are AAMA Certified Windows Hurricane Proof?
The AAMA is an approved validator for new windows and doors in the state of Florida. As the Florida Building Code (FBC) requires windows and doors to meet certain hurricane resistance standards, a window that is passed through the AAMA’s Florida Product Approval Program will necessarily meet our state’s requirements for hurricane impact resistance.
However, it’s important to verify that the windows or doors being installed have gone through the AAMA’s Florida Product Approval Program via their Certified Products Directory to ensure they’re hurricane-proof. Additionally, you should check if the fenestration (window or door) has passed the Large and Small Missile Impact D testing standard.
What Is the Difference Between AAMA Gold and Silver Labels?
Aside from the Gold Label certification, AAMA offers a Silver Label certification. The difference between Silver and Gold Label certification is that a Silver Label-certified window or door only needs to meet the AAMA’s thermal performance standards.
A Silver Label-certified window or door may not have been tested for basic structural integrity, air leakage, or water resistance. So, be sure to look for the Gold Label!
What Are AAMA Certification Standards?
The AAMA’s Gold Label certification standards cover several different performance categories for windows and doors:
- Durability. Doors and windows must meet certain basic impact standards to earn the Gold Label certification.
- Reliability. The operating force needed to open or close a door/window must remain consistent after repeated operating tests. In other words, the window/door shouldn’t get stuck after being opened and closed repeatedly.
- Safety/Security. The door or window should be resistant to forced entry or impacts from flying debris and prevent water leakage to protect the interior of the home.
- Energy Efficiency. Air leakage and heat transference should be kept to a minimum to meet AAMA energy efficiency standards.
To earn a Gold Label certification, windows and doors must meet all of these criteria.
Is AAMA Certification Something I Can Check?
Yes! The FGIA maintains a Certified Products Directory that consumers can search to verify that the windows they’re ordering truly are Gold AAMA Certified windows. You can search by window manufacturer, window performance class, framing material, and more!
According to the FGIA, the five performance classes for windows are:
- R: Residential
- LC: Light Commercial
- C: Commercial
- HC: Heavy Commercial
- AW: Architectural
Windows for your personal residence would most likely be classed as R, for Residential.
Are All Windows AAMA-Certified?
No. Not all windows have passed AAMA certification, let alone Gold Label AAMA certification. The Gold Label is reserved for top-tier products that meet several key performance criteria. Even the silver label products must meet at least the thermal transference requirements.
It is a mark of distinction in the industry and is not applied lightly. Not all windows have to go through AAMA certification—it’s an optional process.
What Makes Karoly Your Best AAMA Certified Windows Installer?
So, why should you partner with Karoly Windows & Doors to get your new Gold Label certified windows and doors? Here are a few reasons to order your AAMA-certified windows through Karoly:
Excellent Service and Quality. Karoly has a decades-long track record of success installing high-quality window products for customers throughout Riverview.
Top-Quality Brands. Karoly doesn’t only work with a single manufacturer. We work with multiple window and door makers to find the best AAMA-certified products to meet your needs.
We Never Cut Corners. On every project, we tailor each detail until it meets the highest standards and expectations so you’re 100% satisfied. We only use in-house installation teams to ensure that every installation is done to our high standards.
Best Price Guarantee. We’re confident that you won’t find a better deal elsewhere. We provide the best quality and will price match comparable products.
Our Platinum Standard Lifetime Guarantee. Our work is covered by a 25 year installation warranty and a 50-year material warranty so you can have peace of mind knowing that your new windows are not only high-quality, but are covered against material and installation defects.
We’re confident that we’ll provide the best windows, at the best price, and with the best installation quality. Reach out to Karoly today to schedule an in-person window consultation at your home in Riverview.
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Looking for windows and doors with Gold Label Certification, but aren’t in Riverview? We handle AAMA window and door installations in the following areas:
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