FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING
THE PROOF IS IN THE TEST
FCG can aid design and construction teams with the development of specific test procedures to validate the proper operation of the building enclosure. Prior to the start of testing, FCG can also develop a project-specific matrix that outlines the type and number of tests required for the building enclosure and pass/fail criteria for each of the required field tests. FCG is available to perform and document, to diagnose issues that may arise during testing, or to simply observe the testing. Testing typically includes:
Testing Services
- ASTM E1105: Standard Test Method for the Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls, by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference
- ASTM E783: Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors
- ASTM E1186: Standard Practices for Air Leakage Site Detection in Building Envelopes and Air Barrier Systems
- ASTM C1715: Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Water Leakage Performance of Masonry Wall Drainage Systems
- ASTM E779: Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization
- ASTM D4541: Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers
- ASTM C794: Standard Test Method for Adhesion-in-Peel of Elastomeric Joint Sealants
- ASTM D8231: Standard Practice for the Use of a Low Voltage Electronic Scanning System for Detecting and Locating Breaches in Roofing and Waterproofing Membranes
- ASTM D5957: Standard Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations
- ASTM C1153: Standard Practice for Location of Wet Insulation in Roofing Systems Using Infrared Thermography
- AAMA 501.2: Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field Check of Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems
Is a test you need not listed above? FCG is capable of performing other tests to verify the performance of the installed building enclosure systems that may be of interest to you.
