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Ultra Aluminum™ Limited Lifetime Warranty
Fencing and railing products from Ultra Aluminum® are warranted for life against defects in workmanship and/or materials. The Powercoat™ finish is warranted for life against cracking, peeling or chipping.
Independent Testing & Certification
Ultra Aluminum™ Fencing and Railing are designed for superior performance and long-lasting good looks, using the highest technologies at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. In support of those efforts, we submit our fencing and railing components for independent testing and certification from the leading agencies in the world, some of which are listed below.
American Architectural Manufacturers Association
Since
its inception in 1936, AAMA ( American Architectural Manufacturers Association) has
become recognized for the development of standards that provide third-party
validation of product performance and quality. Their continuing objective is to
develop the highest level of technical expertise and to support member companies
with business services, market research and marketing programs that make practical
contributions to our members' success and profitability. www.aamanet.org
American Fence Association
Originally founded in 1962, the American Fence
Association benefits
the fence, deck, and railing industry – as well as the consumer – by
promoting the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and product standards by
disseminating information and educating its members. Today, the American Fence
Association is the largest organization representing the entire fence, deck, and
railing industry in the United States and parts of Canada. With 31 member chapters
serving the association, AFA offers several educational and certification options,
along with providing networking opportunities to keep its members above and beyond
their competition. www.americanfenceassociation.com
North American Deck and Railing Association
NADRA
helps improve its members through continued education, and setting the standard to
build the highest quality custom decks and docks while giving courteous service.
NADRA is the voice of the deck & railing industry helping guide code writing and
regulations with International Code Council (ICC). www.nadra.org
The American Society for Testing and Materials
The
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International is one of the
largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world-a trusted source
for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Known for
their high technical quality and market relevancy, ASTM International standards set
the pace for the toughest performance testing for coatings fade resistance and rail
load impact resistance. www.astm.org
Powder Coating Institute
The Powder Coating Institute (PCI), representing
the North
American powder coating industry, promotes powder coating technology and
communicates the benefits of powder coating to manufacturers, consumers, and
government. PCI works to advance the utilization of powder coating as an economical,
non-polluting and high quality finish for industrial and consumer products. Beyond
being the most attractive, durable, high-quality finish for fencing and railing, the
powder coating process itself offers another advantage -- it is environmentally
friendly...virtually pollution-free! www.powdercoating.org