The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) updated a specification establishing minimum requirements for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) exterior profiles that are used in windows, doors, and skylights.
This standard includes minimum requirements that pertain to dimensional stability, impact resistance, weatherability, heat resistance, weight tolerance, heat build-up, and lead compound content. The standard was last updated in 2019.
The profiles include, but are not limited to, those with decorative finishes such as paint, laminates, and co-extruded capping compounds.
The revisions include additional information for âCo-Extruded Profile Requirementsâ (Section 8.0), and also support the movement of the specifications for âLaminated Profile Requirementsâ (Section 5.0) to AAMA 664 and âOrganically Coated Profile Requirementsâ (Section 6.0) to AAMA 663.
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