{"id":10388,"date":"2025-10-28T02:35:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T02:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aprodoor.com\/?p=10388"},"modified":"2025-11-26T08:29:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T08:29:30","slug":"1985%eb%85%84-%ec%95%8c%eb%a3%a8%eb%af%b8%eb%8a%84-%ec%b0%bd%eb%ac%b8-%eb%b0%8f-%eb%8f%84%ec%96%b4%ec%9a%a9-aama-101-%ed%91%9c%ec%a4%80","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aprodoor.com\/ko\/1985-aama-101-standard-for-aluminum-windows-doors\/","title":{"rendered":"1985 AAMA 101 \uc54c\ub8e8\ubbf8\ub284 \ucc3d\ubb38 \ubc0f \ub3c4\uc5b4 \ud45c\uc900"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The AAMA 101-85<\/strong> standard, titled \u201cVoluntary Specifications for Aluminum Prime Windows and Sliding Glass Doors<\/a>,\u201d<\/em> was established in 1985<\/strong> by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)<\/strong>. It introduced a unified set of testing and performance requirements for aluminum windows and doors used in both homes and commercial buildings.<\/p>

\"Modern<\/p>

Before AAMA 101-85, manufacturers followed inconsistent testing methods, leading to uneven quality and unclear performance ratings. This standard brought order by setting clear benchmarks for air and water resistance, structural strength, and safety<\/strong>.<\/p>

Although newer standards like AAMA\/WDMA\/CSA 101\/I.S.2\/A440 (NAFS)<\/strong> have replaced it, AAMA 101-85 remains an important milestone. It laid the foundation for today\u2019s certification, labeling, and performance testing<\/strong> used across modern aluminum fenestration systems.<\/p>

Evolution & Legacy of the Standard<\/h2>

\"Aluminum<\/p>

The AAMA 101-85<\/strong> standard was a major step forward in setting consistent quality benchmarks for aluminum windows<\/a> and doors. As building materials and energy codes improved, AAMA expanded its reach.<\/p>

By the late 1990s, it evolved into AAMA\/NWWDA 101\/I.S.2<\/strong>, combining AAMA\u2019s aluminum expertise with the wood-focused NWWDA, creating a more comprehensive guide for all window and door materials. This collaboration eventually shaped the NAFS (AAMA\/WDMA\/CSA 101\/I.S.2\/A440)<\/strong> standard, which unified testing across North America.<\/p>

While newer standards have replaced it, the core principles of AAMA 101-85 \u2014 labeling, pressure testing, and performance classification \u2014 still guide manufacturers today<\/strong>, ensuring durable, safe, and high-performing fenestration systems.<\/p>

Scope & Key Requirements of AAMA 101-85<\/h2>

AAMA 101-85 specifically applies to aluminum prime windows and sliding glass doors<\/strong>, which were common in both residential and light-commercial projects at the time. The standard outlined detailed testing and rating procedures to ensure products met uniform performance levels before reaching the market.<\/p>

1. Performance Criteria<\/strong><\/h3>

\"Interior<\/p>

The standard defined three essential performance areas:<\/p>