What AAMA 1901 Covers

AAMA 1901 defines minimum performance requirements for security screen doors and window screens used in residential homes. These requirements include:

• Impact resistance
• Pry resistance
• Pull strength
• Cut and shear resistance (depending on screen type)

These tests simulate what happens when someone kicks, pulls, pries, or tries to cut their way through a screen using hand tools or strength. 

The standard applies to both aftermarket and OEM residential products. 

Why the Standard Was Created

Homeowners had no consistent way to compare security screens. Many products made security claims, but there was no universal benchmark.

AAMA 1901 was created to:

• Give homeowners confidence in the performance of security screens
• Help retailers and dealers supply products that meet a known level of protection
• Ensure manufacturers build products that match their stated security intent
• Establish a North American standard modeled after proven Australian security standards in place for more than 20 years 

It raises the bar. It removes guesswork. It tells you which products can actually deter opportunistic forced entry. 

Why It Matters to You

When you buy a security door or window screen for your home, you want to know it will hold up when it counts. AAMA 1901 helps you make that decision with clarity.

Here is what it means for you:

• Your screen has passed a series of destructive tests
• Your screen is tested as a complete system, not just the mesh
• Your screen is designed to resist kicks, prying, pulling, and cutting
• Your screen helps deter opportunistic forced entry attempts
• You get a consistent level of performance you can trust
• You avoid products that only “look” secure

AAMA 1901 provides a higher level of peace of mind for you and your family. 

Rigorous Performance Testing | What Titan Screens Go Through

Titan products that meet AAMA 1901 withstand:

• Five consecutive 100-joule impacts from a weighted pendulum test
• Pry attempts of up to 450 Nm of torque using a lever tool
• Pull forces up to 300 pounds
• Shear or knife-cut testing depending on screen type

These tests ensure the screen cannot be breached beyond specific gap limits and that no opening large enough for entry is created. 

The Benefits You Get with a Titan Screen

Titan products built to AAMA 1901 give you:

• Stronger home security
• A safer barrier that helps slow and deter intruders
• Clear visibility and airflow without sacrificing strength
• Durable materials tested to resist corrosion and tampering
• Confidence that the product meets an industry standard
• Long-term protection backed by verified performance

How to Identify a Certified Screen

Screens compliant with AAMA 1901 must include:

• Manufacturer name
• Model number
• Primary designator
• Test report number
• AAMA 1901 listed on the label

The marking must be visible on the screen when opened. 

Why Choose Titan

Titan helped lead the industry in adopting this standard. Our tested screens meet AAMA 1901 requirements, giving you a product engineered for real-world security, not “marketing security.”

You get a screen designed to perform under pressure, built by a company focused on quality and long-term protection.