Field Testing

Quality Testing Inc. is capable of fulfilling most of your Field Testing needs. Our fully mobile equipment gives us the ability to perform your testing, whether it is on the 25th floor of a building or on the first floor of a house.

It may be necessary for us to come to the job site before offering any kind of quote to review the test sample and conditions of the installation etc.

FAQs

Typically, field testing is a part of a project specification from the architect. The specification should include the test method and also the test pressures involved. The most common test required is the Water Resistance test but may also include Air Infiltration. It is important to understand what the project requires so that you are prepared for the testing. These tests should be performed early in the construction project. This will identify any anomalies early and allow you to take remedial action on products and their installation before they are installed. This is normally an easier and more cost effective approach.
Field testing may also be an important part of litigation. Often times, a window or door is accused of being the source of a water leakage problem. However, properly performed field testing can show that the initial water penetration may be coming from some other part of the building envelope and/or the perimeter installation rather than through the window itself. Quality Testing can help you in determining the best approach when defending yourself during a litigation proceeding by utilizing the latest addition to the family of Field Testing Specifications and Standards known as AAMA 511. This latest specification consists of more of a forensic investigation by utilizing weather data from the time the leakage occurred to help determine the test pressures that should be applied to the test samples.

 Please feel free to give us a call or email us at info@qtitest.com to discuss your field testing needs.


AAMA 502-02
Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Windows and Sliding Glass Doors.

AAMA 502-08
Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products.

AAMA 511-08
Voluntary Guideline for Forensic Water Penetration Testing of Fenestration Products.

AAMA 503-08
Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls and Sloped Glazing Systems.

AAMA 501.2
Field Check of Metal Storefronts, Curtain walls and Sloped Glazing Systems for Water Leakage.

AAMA 501.3
Field Check of Water and Air Leakage of Installed Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors by Uniform Air Pressure Difference.

ASTM E783
Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Air Leakage through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors.

ASTM E1105
Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference.