Sierra Pacific Windows
60 clad colors ~ 7 industry-leading color collections ~ custom colors
Sierra Pacific Windows
Clad Color Palette
Technical Information
Test
Film Thickness
Pencil Hardness
Sierra Pacific
Powder Performance
AAMA 2605 Criteria
2.5 to 3 mils
2H/Exceeds
Minimum thickness of 1.2 mil
Minimum F
Adhesion Tests
Cross Hatch Adhesion
Wet Film Adhesion
Boiling Water Adhesion
AAMA 2605 Finishes Are Standard!
No film removal or blistering after immersion in boiling water for 30 minutes
Pass
Pass
Pass
Use impact tool to dent surface. Apply tape to dented area and remove.
Pass
No film removal allowed
No film removal or blistering after immersion in water @ 100°F for 24 hours
Impact Resistance
Impact Test
The extruded aluminum clad exterior on Sierra Pacific windows and doors features a finish composed of durable 100%
fluoropolymer powder coating thermoset to meet AAMA 2605 standards to comply with your most stringent project
requirements. See back cover for AAMA test and performance criteria.
No coating removal allowed.
Abrasion Resistance
The abrasion resistance of the coating is calculated according
Abrasion Resistance
to a falling sand test method. This is measured according to the amount of
Pass
sand in liters required to remove 1 mil of coating. 40 minimum.
The Advantages of AAMA 2605 Finishes
Corrosion Resistance
Evaluates a coating's resistance to delamination in a high humidity environment.
• Increased humidity resistance
• Better salt spray resistance
• Improved gloss retention
• South Florida test exposure for AAMA 2605 coatings is twice that of AAMA 2604 coatings
• The color retention requirements for 2604 and 2605 finishes are the same, however the period of exposure for 2605 finishes is
twice as long as for 2604 finishes.
Humidity Resistance
The coating is first scribed completely through its cross-section and then
exposed to 100% relative humidity at 100°F for 4000 hours.
4000 Hours
A visual inspection for blisters in the coating determines pass or fail.
Shows a coating's resistance to delamination in a highly corrosive environment.
The coating is first scribed through its cross-section and then exposed to
Salt Spray Resistance
4000 Hours
5% salt fog for 4000 hours. Immediately apply tape over the
scored area and pull sharply off. A visual inspection for scribe creepage
and blistering determines pass or fail.
Weathering
Advantages of Powder Coating Over Typical Wet Paint Finishes
South Florida
Weathering Test
Superior Exterior Performance
South Florida exposure is a standardized real-world weathering exposure
test that analyzes color and gloss retention, as well as chalk
and erosion resistance.
10 year
South Florida
Portion of South Florida weather-related exposure testing. It represents
• Powder produces much thicker coatings than typical liquid applications
• Our standard 2605 coating meets AAMA 4,000 hour salt spray resistance and humidity testing criteria:
•High resistance to chalking
•High resistance to film coating erosion
•Improved color and gloss retention
Color Retention
the degree to which a coating's color is degraded as a result of exposure
Pass
to ultraviolet radiation present in sunlight. Less than 5 ∆ E
Portion of South Florida weather-related exposure testing. Represents the
Chalk Resistance
degree to which a coating chalks due to weathering. A visual inspection
Pass
determines the degree of chalking. No greater than #8 rating.
Portion of South Florida weather-related exposure testing. It represents the
Erosion Resistance
Mechanical Durability
degree to which a coating erodes due to weathering. Measured coating
Pass
loss must be less than 10%.
• Powder Coated finishes have a higher surface hardness and scratch resistance than common liquid finishes:
•Reduces the chance of damage to the coating during installation
•High resistance to windborne abrasives
•Higher surface hardness and scratch resistance
Test
Film Thickness
Pencil Hardness
Powder is Friendlier to the Environment
Sierra Pacific
Powder Performance
AAMA 2604 Criteria*
2.5 to 3 mils
2H/Exceeds
Minimum thickness of 1.2 mil
Minimum F
Adhesion Tests
• Powder coatings emit zero or near-zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Wet paint is a major source of man-made VOCs.
• The powder coating process produces less hazardous waste and eliminates hazardous waste disposal
• Powder is solvent free. Dry powder is applied electrostatically and cured under heat.
• Application of powder does not require use of the solvents necessary in wet paint applications to keep the binder and filler parts
in a liquid suspension form.
• Eliminates the additional energy usage required to operate the thermal oxidizers and scrubbers necessary to lower VOC
emissions generated during application of wet paint.
• Powder is not flammable
Cross Hatch Adhesion
Wet Film Adhesion
Boiling Water Adhesion
No film removal or blistering after immersion in boiling water for 30 minutes
Pass
Pass
Pass
Use impact tool to dent surface. Apply tape to dented area and remove.
Pass
No film removal allowed
No film removal or blistering after immersion in water @ 100°F for 24 hours
Impact Resistance
Impact Test
No coating removal allowed.
Abrasion Resistance
The abrasion resistance of the coating is calculated according
Abrasion Resistance
to a falling sand test method. This is measured according to the amount of
Pass
sand in liters required to remove 1 mil of coating. 20 minimum.
Corrosion Resistance
Evaluates a coating's resistance to delamination in a high humidity environment.
Humidity Resistance
The coating is first scribed completely through its cross-section and then
exposed to 100% relative humidity at 100°F for 3000 hours.
3000 Hours
A visual inspection for blisters in the coating determines pass or fail.
Shows a coating's resistance to delamination in a highly corrosive environment.
The coating is first scribed through its cross-section and then exposed to
Salt Spray Resistance
3000 Hours
5% salt fog for 3000 hours. Immediately apply tape over the
scored area and pull sharply off. A visual inspection for scribe creepage
and blistering determines pass or fail.
Weathering
South Florida
Weathering Test
South Florida exposure is a standardized real-world weathering exposure
test that analyzes color and gloss retention, as well as chalk
and erosion resistance.
5 year
South Florida
Portion of South Florida weather-related exposure testing. It represents
Color Retention
the degree to which a coating's color is degraded as a result of exposure
Pass
to ultraviolet radiation present in sunlight. Less than 5 ∆ E
Portion of South Florida weather-related exposure testing. Represents the
Chalk Resistance
degree to which a coating chalks due to weathering. A visual inspection
Pass
determines the degree of chalking. No greater than #8 rating.
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Portion of South Florida weather-related exposure testing. It represents the
Erosion Resistance
degree to which a coating erodes due to weathering. Measured coating
Pass
loss must be less than 10%.
*Only Available in Textured Finishes
Original Print Date: 9/07 Rev. 10/08, 6/11, 7/13, 8/14, 9,15
Heritage Collection
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Heritage Collection
Metallic
Collection
Pearl Metallic
Collection
Weathered
Collection
Industrial
Series
White
001
Linen
032
Sandstone
003
Tan
043
Burgundy
055
Deep Taupe
077
ICI Brown
056
Antique Bronze
057
Alpine Silver
062
Platinum
067
Weathered Green
080
Light Bronze Industrial
101
Seawolf
044
Gull Gray
007
Slate Gray
045
Light Blue
046
TW Brown
058
Regal Brown
059
Brown
002
Bronze
024
Metallic Champagne
063
El Cajon Silver
068
Weathered Patina Green
Dark Bronze Industrial
102
Slate Blue
008
Teal
047
Patina Green
051
Hemlock Green
048
Black Sable
060
TW Black
061
Black
023
094
Anodized
Collection
Bronze Classic
064
Light Bronze Pearl
069
Weathered Bronze
078
Copper Penny
065
Medium Bronze
070
Weathered Brown
034
Clear Anodized
103
Classic Copper
088
Dark Bronze Pearl
071
Weathered Rust
076
Light Bronze Anodized
096
Weathered Clay
075
Dark Bronze Anodized
095
Textured Collection
AAMA 2604
Sage Green
005
Forest Green
049
Evergreen
009
Green
004
Sift Espresso 097
Textured Finish
Hartford Green
050
Greek Olive
081
Moss
031
Mocha 098
Textured Finish
Cajun Spice 099
Textured Finish
Pesto 100
Textured Finish
AAMA 2605
Caramel
052
Textured ~ Weathered ~ One-of-a-Kind
Terra Cotta
053
Clay
026
Colonial Red
054
Harvest Cranberry
010
This is a lab prepared color standard. A degree of variation may occur on production line coatings.
Cafe Royale 104
Textured Finish
Cocoa 105
Textured Finish
Red Pepper 106
Textured Finish
This is a lab prepared color standard. A degree of variation may occur on production line coatings.
Basil 107
Textured Finish
Sierra Pacific’s distinctive Textured and Weathered
Collection finishes are stunning and unique; exactly
the right element to set your home apart.
Finish swatches are available from your Sierra Pacific
Sales Representative.
This is a lab prepared color standard. A degree of variation may occur on production line coatings.