Aama 1605 1 1606 x en 12179 cwct section 11 12 resistance to wind loading x.
Curtain wall water testing equipment.
The astm e 1105 standard test method for field determination of water penetration of installed exterior windows skylights doors and curtain walls is used for water penetration testing and the astm e 783 standard test method for field measurement of air leakage through installed exterior windows and doors is used for air infiltration testing.
With capabilities ranging from air water and wind loads to acoustical and thermal performance condensation resistance missile impact and earthquake displacement we can get.
Astm e1105 testing is used to determine the resistance of windows curtain walls skylights and doors to water penetration.
The astm e 331 standard test method for water penetration of exterior windows skylights doors and curtain walls by uniform static air pressure difference is a testing standard that describes the procedures to determine the water penetration resistance of windows curtain walls skylights and doors when water is applied using a calibrated spray apparatus while simultaneously applying uniform static pressure to opposite sides of the test specimen.
The aama 501 2 quality assurance and diagnostic water leakage field check of installed storefronts curtain walls and sloped glazing systems is designed to aid in the water tight testing of large glass areas meant to be permanently closed such as store fronts curtain walls and sloped glazing systems.
Cwct section 17 structural movement x na en 13830 curtain wall testing x.
Below are the types of tests and links for additional details to the various performance specifications.
American field testing along with american test lab an ias accredited lab also offers curtain wall testing at atl s facility in brevard nc air water structural and dynamic testing on specimens up to 29 x 40.
Field testing is generally performed to satisfy project specifications.
Astm e2128 astm e2128 testing is used to evaluate water leakage of building walls and determining the causes of those water leaks.
Common problems with these systems include water leakage air infiltration and failed insulated glass units.
Astm e 331 standard test method for water penetration of exterior windows skylights doors and curtain walls by uniform static air pressure difference.
You can view a video of astm e1105 here.
Storefront and curtain wall systems are similar in appearance but differ in the way water drainage mechanisms are used.
Field testing of a storefront system to american architectural manufacturers association aama 503 voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed storefronts curtain walls and sloped glazing systems an exterior pressure chamber establishes the pressure differential and a calibrated spray rack is located inside the chamber.
Laboratory testing structural astm e330.
Laboratory testing thermal aama 1503 1506.
Storefront curtain wall testing.
Aftnc offers the highest level of testing and evaluations with state of the art equipment and qualified technicians that can be completed in field conditions.
Details related to their design and installations vary among manufacturers.
