AAMA Testing

Understanding AAMA Testing Standards

QED LAB is an FGIA-accredited testing laboratory located in the Pacific Northwest, offering comprehensive AAMA testing services to clients worldwide. AAMA testing standards are essential benchmarks used to evaluate the performance, durability, and reliability of building products, particularly those involved in fenestration. These standards ensure products can withstand environmental stresses, meet safety requirements, and function reliably over time. Testing to AAMA standards verifies effective product performance under real-world conditions, including resistance to weather, air and water infiltration, structural integrity, and energy efficiency. Architects, builders, manufacturers, and building owners rely on our precise testing procedures and thorough documentation to comply with building codes, achieve project certification, reduce liability, and ensure long-term product performance. By adhering to these rigorous testing protocols, QED LAB helps manufacturers demonstrate their commitment to quality, providing customers with reliable, long-lasting solutions for their building projects.

We Perform The Following FGIA/AAMA Testing Standards

Frequently Asked Questions About Our AAMA Testing Standards

Why is AAMA testing important for my project?

AAMA testing ensures your fenestration products such as window, doors, and skylights comply with building codes and perform reliably under challenging weather conditions like heavy rain and wind.

Does QED LAB offer onsite AAMA testing?

Yes, QED LAB provides both laboratory and onsite AAMA testing, allowing us to assess products directly at your project location for convenience and timely results.

How do I prepare my project for AAMA Testing?

Preparing your project for AAMA testing is an important step in ensuring smooth execution and dependable results. Prior to site visits, QED LAB provides a comprehensive checklist outlining everything needed to get the building ready for testing. This proactive preparation helps save time and money by preventing delays and ensuring accurate, reliable results. One of the key considerations is keeping the interior testing area dry, since water infiltration testing can introduce significant amounts of water to the exterior façade. Protecting finishes, furnishings, and mechanical/electrical equipment inside the building is essential. By following QED LAB’s guidance and completing site readiness steps in advance, project teams can ensure that testing runs efficiently, results are valid, and the building envelope is properly verified for performance.

Is testing performed by QED LAB accepted nationally?

Yes, as an FGIA-accredited lab, QED LAB’s AAMA testing results are fully recognized and accepted nationally and internationally, providing credibility and assurance for your projects worldwide.

Do you provide certification after completing AAMA testing?

QED LAB specializes in providing accurate and comprehensive testing services. While we do not issue certifications directly, our results are essential documentation which are issued through a report.

Looking for more information about Building Envelope Testing?

At QED LAB, we offer a Lunch and Learn where we provide valuable insights into code requirements and building envelope testing. Our experts will explain how these tests are performed and meet compliance with building codes. Join us for lunch and learn more about building envelope testing today!