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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,...

What to do if you think your commercial building has a roof leak?

Oct 31, 2019 | Commercial Inspections, Roof Moisture Survey, Water Leakage

Water Spots. Dripping Water. Black Mold. Spongy Floors. Musty Smell. These are all signs and symptoms of a water leak, typically a roof leak in a building. Leaks are often difficult to trace and can cause extensive damage to both the building and occupants. The...

5 Signs You Should Hire A Commercial Building Diagnostics Specialist

Sep 30, 2019 | Advanced Building Diagnostics, building diagnostic, Commercial Inspections, Energy Efficiency, Water Leakage

If you listen closely and watch for the signs, you will hear and see the signs of a building in distress. Whether a newer building or an older one, systems will show signs of distress in several ways. Recognizing these signs and calling on skilled professionals to...

AAMA 501.2 Testing At A University Football Practice Facility

Jul 15, 2019 | Water Leakage

Water Leak Testing Curtain Walls AAMA 501.2 testing is a quick way to assess the water-tightness of a curtain wall system. The system can be tested at a rate of approximately 1 linear foot per minute, which may seem slow, but it is actually much quicker than many...

Commercial Building Leak Testing: The Many Ways Water Sneaks Into Your Building

Jul 10, 2019 | Water Leakage

Years ago, at a Building Science conference, the presenter did an exercise with the group to show the dangers of water intrusion. “Imagine you are a droplet of water. Looking at this structure, how do you get inside?” The question pushed the audience to think about...

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