Choose between Qualicoat and AAMA/FGIA for an architectural aluminum project
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Steps
Recognize the core difference: Qualicoat audits and licenses the applicator's facility/process/QC system with biannual inspections, while AAMA/FGIA specs certify only finished-coating performance
Choose Qualicoat when the project or client requires a process-level license with recurring facility audits, common on European-spec or export work
Choose AAMA/FGIA 2603-2605 when the requirement is a performance warranty tied to an architect's specification, common in North America
Confirm which regional spec the project actually calls for before quoting — some projects require both
Verify the current licensing/certification status of the specific coater (Qualicoat license number) or the specific supplier warranty rather than assuming blanket company coverage
Known gotchas
Qualicoat licensing is per-facility and requires biannual inspection to stay active — a lapsed license invalidates the claim even for compliant past work
AAMA/FGIA compliance is typically self-declared/warranted by the coating supplier, not independently audited the way Qualicoat licensing is
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