The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released updated editions of its key standards covering pigmented organic coatings applied to aluminum extrusions and panels used in architectural products. The revised specifications – AAMA 2603-26, AAMA 2604-26 and AAMA 2605-26 – are now available through the FGIA online store and include expanded guidance related to pretreatment conversion coatings. The documents were previously updated in 2022.

The three standards are widely recognized within the architectural industry as benchmarks for evaluating the testing and performance of organic coatings on architectural aluminum components. Together, they establish performance requirements and testing procedures designed to ensure long-term durability, weather resistance and appearance retention for coated aluminum products used in building façades and other architectural applications.

According to Rich Rinka, FGIA Staff Liaison for the FGIA AMC Finishes Committee, the specifications represent the “good, better, best” categories of aluminum finishes. He explained that the documents are intended to help architects, owners and contractors specify factory-applied organic coatings capable of maintaining strong film integrity, exterior weatherability and overall appearance over many years of service.

The updated standards, along with other FGIA publications, are available for purchase at discounted member pricing and standard non-member rates through FGIA’s online store.