SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 by admin
Only the best get gold. The most vital component of quality windows, doors and skylights isn’t a component at all – it’s an AAMA Gold Label.
VTECH Industries was recently awarded the prestigious and rarely recognized AAMA Gold Label Certification for its skylights by the nation’s leading independent testing organization – The American Architectural Manufacturers Association. Founded in 2002, VTECH is a leading innovator in the skylight industry, offering a product that surpasses all certification codes and sets new standards for performance in the industry. By creating a whole new category of cost-effective, smart skylights, VTECH has raised the industry bar for enabling indoor natural light.
“There is NO equal to our product and I invite anyone to challenge that statement,” said Art Valentz, President of VTECH. “We’re extremely proud to receive the AAMA Gold Label Certification – it’s a significant honor and a validation of our efforts in creating a solid-state skylight like no other in existence.”
The AAMA Certification Program is the only program in the window and door industry that requires that components used in the finished window, door and skylight assembly pass their own set of performance tests by the nation’s leading independent testing organizations. The Gold Certification is AAMA’s highest level of testing with windows, doors and skylights being tested for thermal performance, as well as air, water and structural integrity. The standard AAMA silver label only requires thermal testing.
VTECH Industries manufacturing headquarters utilizes an ATI-certified lab site that enables us to perform thorough, in-ho.use structural and thermal testing. An AAMA gold label certifies that the units assembled on the production lines are using the same process and components as the unit that was tested. Only the AAMA Gold Label indicates that:
• The product underwent testing based on the stringent requirements of the ANSI/AAMA/ NWWDA101/I.S.2 and AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-05 industry standards.
• Certification to AAMA 506 conforms to requirements of ASTM E 1886 & 1996.
• These tests were performed at an independent AAMA-accredited testing laboratory.
• An Independent (third-party) Validator through two unannounced plant inspections each year has continuously monitored the product production for compliance.
• The product is the only skylight in the market to be have been tested successfully and receive certification per the requirements of the AAMA 313-10 material standard and AAMA 113-11 procedural guide standard.
VTECH Industries has consistently invested in research and development to provide advanced manufacturing design and technologies that deliver the world’s strongest skylights at a cost-effective price.
For more information about VTECH Industries please contact our manufacturing headquarters at 866.491.0843.
