Jason Seals

Jason Seals is the Certification Services Manager, Fenestration for FGIA. He oversees all aspects of all AAMA Certification programs. Reach him at jseals@fgiaonline.org. Opinions expressed are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the position of the National Glass Association or Window + Door.

Components and Certification

The basic quality of a complete window assembly is the foundation of credible third-party certification. The quality of the components—framing extrusions, glass, weatherstripping, sealants, hardware and finishes—ensure a window’s durability beyond this initial performance test.

Field Testing

The FGIA provides pre-occupancy field testing methods in the form of three AAMA specifications.