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Building Element and System Testing

Curtain Walls
Windows/Doors
Composite Wall Systems
Masonry Walls and Veneers
Stone and Metal Cladding
Roof Systems
Skylight Systems
Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS)

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Specific Test

AAMA 501 “Methods of Test for Exterior Walls”
AAMA 501.1 “Standard Test Method for Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors for Water Penetration Using Dynamic Pressure”
AAMA 501.2 "Field Check of Metal Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems for Water Leakage"
AAMA 501.3 "Field Check of Water and Air leakage through Installed Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Air Pressure Difference"
AAMA 501.4 “Recommended Static Test Method For Evaluating Curtain Wall and Storefront Systems Subjected To Seismic and Wind Induced Inter-story Drifts”
AAMA 501.5 “Test Method for Thermal Cycling of Exterior Walls”
AAMA 502 "Specification for Field Testing of Windows and Sliding Glass Doors"
AAMA 503 "Specification for Field Testing of Meal Store Fronts, Curtain Walls and Sloped Glazing Systems"
AAMA/NWWDA 101/IS.2 “Voluntary Specification for Aluminum, Vinyl (PVC) and Wood Windows and Glass Doors”
ASTM E72 “Strength Tests of Panels for Building Constructions/Materials”
ASTM E 283 “Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen”
ASTM E330 “Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference”
ASTM E 331 “Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference”
ASTM E 488 “Strength of Post Installed/Cast-in-Place Anchors in Concrete / Masonry Elements”
ASTM E 575 “Recommended Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies”
ASTM E 547 “Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Differential”
ASTM E 754 “Pull-out Resistance of Ties/Anchors Embedded in Masonry/Mortar Joints”
ASTM E783 "Standard Test Method for Field Measurements of Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors"
ASTM E11O5 "Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference"
Texas Department of Insurance “Building Code for Windstorm Resistant Construction”
Miami-Dade County “Impact Resistance in Accordance with Testing Protocols PA201, PA202, PA203”

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Acreditations

Laboratory Testing
Field Testing
Product Performance Testing
Davit & Tie Back Inspection, Testing, and Certification
Test Witnessing

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Air Infiltration

 

ASTM E283 - 04(2012)

Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen