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ASTM E1105: Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference
ASTM E1105: Determining the Resistance of Windows, Curtain Walls, Skylights, and Doors to Water Penetration During ASTM E1105 field testing, water is applied to the outdoor face and exposed edges simultaneously with static air pressure. The ASTM E1105 testing can be...
AAMA 501.2-03: Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field Check of Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems
AAMA 501.2-03: Evaluating Joints, Gaskets, and Sealant Details in the Glazing AAMA 501.2-03 testing is designed for curtain walls. The testing occurs on the lowest typical floor for storefront or sloped glazing system checking. Before the testing can take place, the...
AAMA 502-12: Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products
AAMA 502-12: Verifying Air Infiltration and Water Penetration Resistance of Installed Fenestration Products AAMA 502-12 verification testing is applicable during construction and prior to the issuance of the building occupancy. However, it is to be completed no more...
AAMA 503-14 Field Testing of Newly Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems
AAMA 503-14: Evaluating the Performance of Newly Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems During AAMA 503-14 field testing, the performance and installation of storefronts, curtain walls, and sloped glazing systems are evaluated during the...
Infrared Refrigerated Warehouse
Thermal Inspection of Refrigerated Warehouses The use of non-destructive infrared imaging of a refrigerated warehouse provides an invaluable diagnostic tool. The presence of any type of breach in the box can create havoc with the refrigeration system. As the system...
Historic Building Preservation
Infrared Technology For Preservation Defining the scope and specifications of historic building preservation projects can be challenging. It requires nondestructive testing in the field and in the lab. During field testing, we use infrared (IR) thermal imaging on...
Infrared Predictive Maintenance
The Role Of Building Sciences In Predictive Maintenance Programs From claims of health troubles to damage to buildings, mold poses a growing problem. At Building Envelope Allies, we help clients, both residential and commercial, find the issues in their building that...
Why every commercial property buyer should get an energy efficiency inspection
Purchasing a commercial property is a major investment. Getting an inspection in the due diligence phase is a critical step in the buying process, but are you getting the most out of those inspections? If you’re not conducting energy efficiency inspections, the answer...
Commercial roof repair vs. replacement: which is the right call?
Roof maintenance is a necessary part of commercial building upkeep. But unfortunately, no roof lasts forever. When it comes to commercial roofing, one of the most important decisions a building owner or property manager has to make is determining when it’s time to...