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 building on your own, and...
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 storefronts, curtain walls, and sloped...
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, ASTM has been adopted by local,...
If you are a building owner or overseeing a new build, you’ve probably heard a lot about energy efficiency and ASTM standards. There are many moving parts when it comes to a new commercial build, and sometimes things like ongoing inspections and quality checks are...
When you look into building diagnostics and testing, you’ll likely come across the letters ASTM. The acronym stands for American Society for Testing Materials but is known most simply as ASTM. Organized in 1898, this international organization is one of the world’s largest standard development...