When it comes to building a comfortable, energy efficient house, it’s essential to properly seal out the elements. Air and water leaks can turn a cozy home into a constant problem — for both homebuilders and homeowners. Residential infrared scanning, also known as thermography, is...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Known for guiding how we can better create energy efficient buildings and more sustainable living and working communities, these rating systems are laying the foundation for not...
If you’re in the process of completing a new building project, now is the perfect time for spray nozzle water leak testing. Before the designers start laying out color swatches and paint samples for the interior of the building, it’s highly recommended that the building...
We were recently contacted by a commercial property manager who owns a ten-year-old shopping plaza. Some of the tenants were experiencing stained ceiling tiles, water dripping down storefront windows, roof leaks, wet carpet and other frustrating issues. We were asked to identify the source of the...