Wednesday, March 31, 2010

The ASTM E 1105 Test Procedure for Water Penetration

When reading the Specifications for Division 8 on your next project, keep in mind that no matter which Test Standard is called for, ASTM or AAMA; the procedure will be the ASTM E 1105.

Why does it matter?

If you believe and your Company believes that no water is acceptable inside the Building Envelope, you'll want to clarify which Test Standard will be used to define a failure when running Field Testing For Water Penetration On Installed Windows, Curtain Walls, Storefronts, and Skylights.

ASTM Test Standards do not allow for any water to enter.

AAMA Test Standards allow for a small amount of water.

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Critical Details Should Always Be Field Tested


Quality and Accountability are two very important factors to consider when making the decision. Have a good long talk with the design team to make sure they are supporting your mission of providing a watertight building envelope.

Communication from Design to Completion is very important.

Failing to discuss the little details such as the differences between an AAMA defined failure and an ASTM defined failure could leave you with a reputation of being "all wet".

Recon Independent Assessments offers educational programs for Contractors. If you're interested in arming your Project Managers and Superintendents with the knowledge that will improve quality and support a favorable reputation, contact us today.

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Monday, March 29, 2010

Elementary School Requires Field Testing of Installed Windows

Accountability to Quality is Second Nature on Jobsites Where Field Testing Takes Place



Recon Independent Assessments Provided Field Testing As Required By Project Specifications at a Central Florida Elementary School Construction Project.
Field Testing of installed windows using the ASTM e-1105 test procedure was undertaken to ensure the design goals of the project were met.
The School Board requires Independent Third Party Field Testing to ensure work is done correctly.

Coastal Residence Moisture Intrusion Investigation

Building along the Atlantic Coast in Florida must be done with special attention paid to detail when constructing the building envelope.

Aside from the obvious tropical storm concern, the fact that nearly every rain event will be wind driven to some extent calls for the need to ensure all potential penetrations are sealed.

Recon Independent Assessments recently provided a cause and origin investigation on a beautiful residence on Florida's coast.

The use of diagnostic window testing, moisture content measurement probes and infrared thermal detection allowed for a comprehensive report to be produced detailing all of the evidence uncovered.






If your coastal home is being damaged by water intrusion or is currently being built and you want to prevent problems, Recon Independent Assessments can provide services that will help you protect your investment.
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Florida Community College Specifications Call For Field Testing of Windows






Broward Community College is retrofitting a building on the North Campus. The installation of operable aluminum windows is being tested to ensure the building is resists water penetration as designed.

Initial Testing of the system resulted in the need for extensive diagnostic field testing to help ensure a proper remedial plan to prevent further problems with uncontrolled water entering the interior.


A representative from the factory where the window system was built participated in the testing. A fix was agreed upon and implemented.


After the remedial fix was applied additional field testing was conducted to validate the results. A significant number of openings were selected to have testing performed.


The field testing was successful.

The staff from the Community College are extremely happy with the requirement for field testing and the improved quality that resulted from having it in place.

Multi-Family Apartment Homes Tested For Water Penetration Resistance

Tampa Florida Field Testing For Water Penetration - Installed Windows on Multi-Family Project









Recon Independent Assessments continues to provide Field Testing Services for the Central Florida Commercial Construction Industry.


ASTM E-1105 Field Test for Water Penetration was performed in accordance with Project Specifications for a project near Tampa.

The testing is part of a thorough and disciplined quality control program instituted by the Contractor.
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