FGIA publishes documents describing the “good, better, best” category of aluminum finishes

by anthony_capkun_2 | 3 July 2026 1:03 pm

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The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance[2] has released an updated suite of documents describing test procedures and performance requirements for pigmented organic coatings applied to aluminum extrusions and panels for architectural products.

“These three documents describe the ‘good, better, best’ category of aluminum finishes,” said FGIA’s Rich Rinka. “They are intended to assist the architect, owner, and contractor to specify and obtain factory-applied organic coatings which will provide and maintain a good level of performance in terms of film integrity, exterior weatherability and general appearance over a period of many years.”

AAMA 2603-26, Voluntary specification, performance requirements and test procedures for pigmented organic coatings on aluminum extrusions and panels (with coil coating appendix).

AAMA 2604-26, Voluntary specification, performance requirements and test procedures for high performance organic coatings on aluminum extrusions and panels (with coil coating appendix).

AAMA 2605-26, Voluntary specification, performance requirements and test procedures for superior performing organic coatings on aluminum extrusions and panels (with coil coating appendix).

Last updated in 2022, these standards, as well as other documents available from FGIA, may be purchased from the online store[3] at the discounted member rate of $25 or the non-member price of $70.

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