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AAMA 501.2-03: Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field Check of Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems

May 31, 2023 | ASTM Standards

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

May 31, 2023 | ASTM Standards

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

May 31, 2023 | ASTM Standards

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...

Is my commercial building leaking air?

Jun 23, 2022 | Advanced Building Diagnostics, Air Barrier Testing, Air Leakage Testing, ASTM Standards, Commercial Inspections, Featured Resources

A well-constructed building keeps the elements out and conditioned air in. But even with rigorous maintenance, buildings naturally degrade and air leaks can form without your knowledge. It’s impossible to identify all the possible air leaks in a large commercial...

AAMA 501.2 and the importance of curtain wall testing

May 20, 2022 | ASTM Standards, Commercial Inspections, Featured Resources, Water Leakage

AAMA 501.2 is one of several testing standards to detect water leakage in new construction commercial buildings, along with AAMA 502, AAMA 503, ASTM E1105, and others. The American Architectural Manufacturers Association sets AAMA 501.2. It’s a field check for glass...

Why the equipment used in your ASTM testing matters

Aug 1, 2021 | Advanced Building Diagnostics, ASTM Standards, Commercial Inspections, Uncategorized, Water Leakage

ASTM is a regulatory organization that develops technical standards across more than 90 sectors. These ASTM testing standards are designed to enhance safety and improve quality of the materials, products, services, and systems in our world. As an unbiased third-party,...

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AAMA 501.2-03: Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field Check of Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems

AAMA 502-12: Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products

AAMA 503-14 Field Testing of Newly Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems

Is my commercial building leaking air?

AAMA 501.2 and the importance of curtain wall testing

Why the equipment used in your ASTM testing matters

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