None of us want to see water appear on the inside of the installed window, curtainwall or storefront system when field quality control testing takes place. When it does, it's imperative to keep everyone focused on the goal that third party field quality control testing is in place to inspire; deliver a watertight envelope to the owner.
Most professionals in the installation field understand that the testing failure is likely an isolated mistake in a very tedious and demanding discipline. Unfortunately, there are a few in the business that fail to understand and often times the result is uncomfortable for everyone involved.
The next time you are attending a field quality control session where testing is taking place, remember the goal:
Delivery of a watertight envelope.
- Have a discussion before the first test is started and agree to the specifications that are governing the test.
- Agree to the test pressure for the test before starting.
- Define what a failure will be. (ASTM or AAMA differ on the point)
Recon Independent Assessments looks forward to seeing your team on the jobsite; call us today to schedule our testing professionals on your project.
Always remeber, testing doesn't ever have to be contentious as long as everyone is committed to the goal of delivering a quality building with a watertight envelope.
