Curtain Wall Water Testing Equipment

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.

Curtain wall water testing equipment.

Storefront and curtain wall systems are similar in appearance but differ in the way water drainage mechanisms are used. Astm e1105 testing is used to determine the resistance of windows curtain walls skylights and doors to water penetration. Astm e 331 standard test method for water penetration of exterior windows skylights doors and curtain walls by uniform static air pressure difference. Storefront curtain wall testing.

Field testing is generally performed to satisfy project specifications. 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. Common problems with these systems include water leakage air infiltration and failed insulated glass units. Aama 1605 1 1606 x en 12179 cwct section 11 12 resistance to wind loading x.

Astm e2128 astm e2128 testing is used to evaluate water leakage of building walls and determining the causes of those water leaks. Laboratory testing thermal aama 1503 1506. 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. Our testing equipment is highly portable so we can perform this service anywhere.

If you are looking for a test that measures water resistance in extreme weather conditions refer to the aama 502 aama 503 or the astm e 1105. 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. In addition to our 40 years of experience testing to aama astm and fbc tas and en standards we can ensure your curtain wall meets individual project specifications. 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.

Below are the types of tests and links for additional details to the various performance specifications. Cwct section 17 structural movement x na en 13830 curtain wall testing x. Details related to their design and installations vary among manufacturers. You can view a video of astm e1105 here.