All Commercial Products
Explore YKK AP’s full portfolio of high-performance commercial facade and framing systems.
Architectural Windows
Operable and fixed window systems for punched openings and integrated vents within curtain wall and window wall facades.
Balcony Doors
Sliding and terrace door systems designed for private exterior access in multifamily and hospitality applications.
Curtain Walls
Structurally independent facade systems designed for large spans, high-rise applications, and maximum design flexibility.
Entrances
Commercial doors and frame systems designed for high-traffic durability and seamless facade integration.
Sloped Glazing
Slope glazed framing system designed for curtain walls with long rafters.
Sun Control
Integrated facade solutions designed to manage solar heat gain and improve building performance.
Storefronts
Ground-level framing systems designed for durability, accessibility, and high-traffic commercial applications.
Window Walls
Floor-to-floor glazing systems designed for mid- and high-rise buildings, installed between floor slabs for efficient facade construction.
Finishes
Architectural finishes including Anodized Plus® and paint systems engineered for durability, consistency, and aesthetic flexibility
Accessibility
Entrance and operable systems designed to support ADA and FHA compliance while maintaining performance and durability
Better Billet
Exclusive low-carbon aluminum billet engineered to reduce embodied carbon through responsible sourcing and in-house production
ProTek
Hurricane impact-resistant and blast mitigation systems engineered to support demanding code and security requirements
enerGfacade
Advanced thermal enhancement systems engineered to improve facade performance and support evolving energy codes
Rapid Building
When your project demands speed, the YKK AP Rapid Building Envelope Program provides a streamlined solution. We’ve dedicated production to a curated selection of our most popular framing, window, and door systems, guaranteeing fast and reliable shipments.
Engineering Services
YKK AP’s Engineering team partners with architects and glazing contractors early in the project cycle to address unique application challenges. We evaluate project requirements and recommend the best-fit products. In unique cases, we can modify standard systems to create tailored solutions
Field Tech Services & Training
Technical expertise and field support to help you specify, install, and execute with confidence. You can also learn more about and register for our QA Training.
AIA Continuing Education Systems (CES)
YKK AP America Inc. is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA / CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA / CES for AIA members.
Direct Freight Program
YKK AP’s Direct Freight program provides a more reliable shipping service for your building products. By using a dedicated third-party shipping company familiar with the products, the program aims to reduce the risk of damage during transit.
Company Overview
YKK AP America is the North American arm of the global YKK AP Group—an innovation-driven, award-winning manufacturer of commercial façade systems and residential windows and doors. Proudly made in the USA and Canada, our products support forward-thinking architecture through advanced manufacturing, sustainable design, and positive customer experiences.
Sustainability
At YKK AP America, we turn architectural innovation into solutions that protect the environment, create value for our customers, and strengthen communities. Learn about our values and find sourcing and material transparancy documents.
News & Events
Check out the latest company news and announcements, as well as our blog content.
Showroom
The Studio 101 Design Center is the place to be for hands-on product
demonstrations and training events. Our showroom features products from our
Commercial and Residential lines, including unitized curtain wall developed by
Erie Architectural Products.
We have locations in downtown Atlanta, GA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
Careers
Explore career opportunites at YKK AP.
Cycle of Goodness
YKK’s founder, Tadao Yoshida made the “Cycle of Goodness” the central philosophy of all business activities. Based on this philosophy, and in keeping with the times, Tadahiro Yoshida, the second YKK president and YKK AP’s Founder, established the Management Principle, “YKK seeks corporate value of higher significance.”
About YKK AP Inc.
YKK AP is dedicated to building a better society through our Architectural Products (industrial products for construction), such as windows, doors, curtain walls, and exterior products. Our business endeavors are rooted in this purpose.
AIA Continuing Education Systems (CES)
YKK AP America Inc. is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA / CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA / CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA and non-AIA members are available upon request. They are all Intermediate Level HSW Classes. You can also view download a printable version of the flyer bellow.
YKK ASCE7-22 / 1.0 Hour / HSW – Yes
ASCE 7-2022 has a new chapter dealing with Tornado Loads, which is referenced in the 2024 International Building Code. Small tornadoes don’t get widespread attention, but cause more property damage and deaths than EF4 and EF 5 tornadoes combined. The new Chapter 32 addresses protection of the building envelope during EF0 to EF2 tornados. The new requirements affect Risk Category III and IV buildings in over 20 states in the central US. This course explains how to use the updated ASCE Hazards Tool to determine whether a building or campus must be designed for tornado loads and addresses ways to comply if it does.
YKK SFCWWW / 3.0 Hours / HSW – Yes
While storefront, window wall and curtain wall are all fenestration systems, they do have distinctive differences that dictate where each system works best. Discover performance attributes of each system and learn assembly and installation procedures. One contact hour will be devoted to comparing structural, water and thermal performance for the various configurations of these systems. Two contact hours will be devoted to installation instructions and hands-on building of a storefront mock-up.
*This course is only offered to groups that come to our HQ Training Center
ENERGCOM R2 / 1.0 Hour / HSW – Yes
The effort to improve the energy efficiency of buildings is primarily driven by energy codes and green standards. This course covers the latest in the ICC codes and ASHRAE standards. Through group discussion, the class will learn how to select vertical systems that meet these new requirements and whole building energy goals. It also reviews both frame and glazing performance and explains compliance methods for the commercial market such as AAMA 507 and NFRC Component Modeling Approach (CMA).
School Safety R1 / 1.0 Hour / HSW – Yes
This course explores design strategies for new schools to make the most effective use of glazing for daylighting, natural surveillance, safety and security by incorporating Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) guidelines. The importance of training faculty, students and staff will be stressed. Participants will learn how to select the optimal glazing for fenestrations locations throughout the school, and how to select locks and access controls from proven lockdown technologies.
YKK WFSCB / 1.0 Hour / HSW – Yes
School buildings will hold up much better if the correct products are selected. Selecting the best windows for a new or remodeled school requires a careful balance of aesthetics with a wide range of performance characteristics. Matching structural integrity to the location is essential and incorporating state of the art thermal advancements optimizes comfort and cost.
YKK 100 CW R2 / 1.0 Hour / HSW – Yes
Curtain Walls provide some of the most dramatic design details of a building. This course explains strengths and weaknesses of various types of curtain walls. Attendees will explore design pressure calculation, installation and glazing processes. A recent trend toward more fabrication and assemble in controlled environments will be analyzed. Latest energy codes will also be reviewed.
OA301R / 1.0 Hour / HSW – Yes
This is an introduction to structural engineering for components and cladding. ASCE 7 is the recognized standard for determining “Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures” in the United States. This course defines and explores the building block information, including mullion loading, required to determine design pressures for your project. Past and current versions of ASCE 7 are compared and explained.
YKK 100 ACC R1 / 1.0 Hour / HSW – Yes
The fundamental philosophy of the International Building Code now is that everything is required to be accessible; only exceptions will be called out. Yet it can be confusing to distinguish between code requirements and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA). This course will reconcile the three sets of requirements – IBC, ADA and FHA, as related to commercial fenestration.
YKK 100 FIN R1 / 1.0 Hour / HSW – Yes
This course explains the types of Architectural Aluminum Finishes, it reviews the AAMA standards and evaluates the environmental impact pertaining to them. The course also differentiates their performance and explains their proper application and use.
YKK 2020 FBC / 1.0 Hour / HSW – Yes
Jobs permitted after 2020 must comply with the new code. The focus of this course is to understand requirements and changes affecting vertical wall components and cladding. Most of the content is from Chapter 4 and Chapter 16 along with the Florida Energy Conservation Code. This course will help avoid pitfalls and make a smooth transition.
YKK Impact / 1.0 Hour / HSW – Yes
Testing and performance standards for hurricane impact and cyclic pressure testing were established in the mid 1990’s and have now been referenced in coastal building codes for over 20 years. This course will share examples of how buildings have fared under these performance standards and how to leverage this knowledge to make buildings safer.
TXCoastalCodes / 1.0 Hour / HSW – Yes
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) adopted the 2018 International Building Code with an effective date of September 1, 2020. Their authority is limited to the Designated Catastrophe Area as defined by the Texas legislature. The focus of this course is to understand requirements and changes affecting glazed openings. ASCE 7 – 2016 will also be reviewed.
YKK Blast 100 / 1.0 Hour / HSW – Yes
Blast Mitigation design strives to reduce injuries from flying glass and debris and also to prevent structural collapse of the building. Changes to the Department of Defense standard in late 2018 created a simplified set of prescriptive requirements for buildings inside an installation perimeter. While this simplifies a portion of the blast market, there are still unique situations where the system must be configured for the specific project.