Wesley Chapel AAMA Certified Windows
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If you’re looking for top-quality windows that exceed expectations, AAMA-certified Gold Label windows are the perfect choice! These windows have been tested and certified by an independent agency to verify their energy efficiency, durability, and reliability so you know you’re getting the best windows for your Wesley Chapel home.
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Why Choose AAMA Certified Windows?
Okay, so why should you get AAMA Gold Label windows for your home? It’s just a fancy label, right? Well, it is, but it’s a fancy label that lets you know that the window (or door) that you’re looking at is a high-quality product. Windows only get the AAMA certification after passing a battery of tests and inspections.
For ‘fenestration’ (i.e., window and door) products, the AAMA Gold Label is a clear mark of distinction that lets you know you’re getting a top-quality product.
How Do Windows Earn Gold Label Certification?
Energy Efficiency Tests
Window and door glass is put through checks to verify their energy efficiency characteristics meet specific minimum requirements.
Repeated Use Stress Tests
Doors and windows undergoing Gold Label Certification are tested to verify they’ll work reliably without getting stuck or jammed after repeated use.
Pass Surprise Inspections
AAMA makes two surprise inspections per year to ensure that the production line is upholding the standards for Gold Certification.
AAMA Certified Window Options
Impact Windows
Double Hung Windows
Sliding Windows
Picture Windows
Casement Windows
Awning Windows
Bay Windows
Custom Windows
AAMA Certified Doors
Don’t you forget about doors! It’s a simple fact that when you’re replacing your home’s windows, it’s important to replace your doors while you’re at it! Get AAMA certified doors that can help you reduce your home energy costs, better resist hurricane impacts, and do so for decades to come!
Wesley Chapel AAMA Certified Doors
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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FAQs about Gold Label Windows
What Is the AAMA?
AAMA is an acronym for The American Architectural Manufacturers Association. It was an organization for window, doors, and skylight manufacturers that provided certification criteria and performance standards for the fenestration industry.
The AAMA advocated for window, door, and skylight manufacturers, provided training for them, and offered optional certification courses for personnel and products that helped ensure that window and door manufacturers could craft superior products.
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 is the successor to the old AAMA organization and manages the same tests and standards as the AAMA. It took up the same roles as the old AAMA and IGMA and continues the legacy of these venerated industry organizations.
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. If the product has a Gold Label for use in Florida, then you know it should be impact resistant.
While no window will be 100% proof against all potential super-storms, windows that have passed AAMA testing are certified to be incredibly durable and resilient against wind, impacts, and air intrusion to better protect your home from hurricane damage.
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.
Be sure to check with the Certified Products Directory before you buy your windows to see if the manufacturer actually is Gold Label certified!
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.
Why Karoly Is the Best Gold Label Window Provider in Wesley Chapel!
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 Wesley Chapel.
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 Wesley Chapel home.
Other Areas We Serve
Looking for windows and doors with Gold Label Certification, but aren’t in Wesley Chapel? We handle AAMA window and door installations in the following areas:
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