Field testing of windows and doors.
Aama window rating system.
The performance based material neutral north american fenestration standard nafs governing windows doors and skylights aama wdma csa 101 i s 2 a440 is no exception.
Solar heat gain and u factor.
Cr or condensation rating is based on the nfrc 500 testing and modeling methods.
Note this is a laboratory test procedure for high velocity wind driven rain conditions with no correlation to wind zones and exposure categories.
I or temperature index is based on the csa a440 2 test method.
Aama wdma csa 101 i s 2 a440 05 standard specification for windows doors and.
Door systems sliding doors and unit skylights for new construction and replacement applications.
Since that time aama standards have evolved to include windows and doors of various materials and types as well as ensuring that emerging technologies are assessed.
Cycle test including misuse.
Repeat air infiltration water penetration testing operating force.
Fenestration standards are always evolving due to changes in technology building codes and rating system performance requirements.
Each rating is split into two values.
The aama gold label is sort of like a shortcut to identify high performing quality products.
2 97 voluntary specification for aluminum vinyl and wood windows and glass doors it establishes four performance requirements for a completed window or door.
Architectural window aw aama rating.
Voluntary standards for window manufacturers in 1997 the two groups joined forces to establish a unified standard for evaluating fenestration products known as aama nwwda 101 i s.
For reporting purposes the product type shall be typed in full or represented by abbreviations as shown in.
In order to be assigned this certification a window must meet the american architectural manufacturers association s standards for air leakage water penetration wind and forced entry resistance durability and thermal window performance.
These web pages provide a general overview of the standards specifications and test methods used in the window door and skylight industry relating to glass and glazing systems.
The first aama voluntary standard for thermal performance was developed specifically to measure the condensation resistance of windows and sliding glass doors.
Testing the window for air infiltration water penetration uniform structural operating force.
Solar heat gain coefficient measures how well a product can resist unwanted direct or indirect solar radiation.
Cycles of misuse and abuse.
Door specific rating the circled value shows you the rating a door has received.
And maximum size tested to achieve this rating.
Aama started evaluating the thermal performance of windows and doors in 1972.
There are three different condensation rating systems used in north america.
Products have to be independently tested in an official aama laboratory guaranteeing their reliable behavior in homes.
Crf or condensation rating factor is based on the aama 1503 test method.
