FGIA Updates Anodized Architectural Aluminum Document

New standard AAMA 611-26 specifies anodic coating testing procedures and requirements.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated standard for the testing and performance of anodic coatings on architectural aluminum extrusions and panels. AAMA 611-26, 'Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum,' covers anodized finishes produced in batch or continuous coil and provides guidelines for specifying anodic coatings, testing procedures, and ensuring high quality, weatherability, and appearance.

Why it matters

The updated AAMA 611-26 standard will serve as a valuable reference for specifiers, manufacturers, and users of anodized architectural aluminum products, helping to ensure consistent quality, performance, and appearance of these materials in building construction and design.

The details

AAMA 611-26 describes test procedures and requirements for architectural quality aluminum oxide coatings applied to aluminum extrusions and panels. The latest update includes revisions to the guidelines for specifying anodic coatings, testing methods, and performance criteria to maintain the highest quality and integrity of the anodized finishes.

  • AAMA 611-26 was last updated in 2024.
  • The latest version of the standard was released on February 11, 2026.

The players

Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA)

A trade association based in Schaumburg, Illinois that develops standards and guidelines for the fenestration and glazing industry.

Carl Troiano

Chair of the FGIA AMC Finishes Committee and representative from Trojan Powder Coating.

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What they’re saying

“The latest updated release of FGIA voluntary specification for anodized architectural aluminum will be a valuable reference for specifying anodic coatings and the test procedures to ensure the highest quality, references and specification for specifiers.”

— Carl Troiano, Chair of the FGIA AMC Finishes Committee (pfonline.com)

What’s next

The updated AAMA 611-26 standard is now available for purchase from the FGIA online store at discounted member and non-member rates.

The takeaway

The FGIA's release of the AAMA 611-26 standard provides architects, specifiers, and manufacturers with an authoritative reference for ensuring the quality, performance, and appearance of anodized architectural aluminum products used in building construction and design.