Full Speed Ahead

Recon Independent Assessments has been spending time in Navy towns this week. From Jacksonville, Florida to Norfolk, Virginia testing has been full speed ahead.

Recon's expertise in field testing installed windows for air infiltration and water penetration is exibited in the images below.

Prep for ASTM E 783 Air Infiltration Testing

Calibrated Spray Rack for an ASTM E 1105

Logging Test Data for the Final Written Report

Norfolk, Virginia

Both ASTM E 783 & ASTM E 1105 Field Test Proceedures were employed to make certain that the new Training Facility at the Farrier Fire Fighting School meets the Navy's expectation for a quality building.

Call the road warriors at Recon Independent Assessments with your project requirements to get a proposal for field testing. Wherever you need; Recon will deploy it's testing team to meet your needs.

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Not All Division 8 Specifications Include A Field Quality Control Section

Not every project has a field quality control section listed in the Division 8 Specifications. However, most specifications will refer to the laboratory performance requirements for the systems that are to be installed. Luckily, there are corresponding ASTM field testing standards to guide you.

For Air Infiltration:

ASTM E 783, Field Measurement of Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors

For Water Penetration:

ASTM E 1105, Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors by Uniform or Cyclic Static air Pressure Difference

If you find that your project doesn't have QC methods and standards in place, contact us; Recon Independent Assessments can assist you in developing a cost effective, common sense solution that will involve all responsible parties. Afterall, the entire construction team is dedicated to delivering a quality building to the owners.

Contact us today to either get a quote for testing based on the specifications or where applicable, we'll develop a QC proposal for your Architect and Construction Management Team to review.

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Late Spring Forecast

Recon Independent Assessments is looking forward to a very busy schedule in late April through May.

Projects requiring both water penetration and air infiltration testing will have us travelling throughout Florida, the Mid-Atlantic coast, a stop in Oklahoma, and the Rocky Mountains.

Our goal is to provide the best value in the field testing industry, and so far it seems that we're getting the job done.

We still have room in our schedule for a few more projects. As always, let us know if you need testing on your project, we're always happy to spend a little time on the phone with you and get you a project proposal based on your needs.

For the best ASTM E 783 and ASTM E 1105 Field Testing Consultants available:

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If you want to talk to us on the phone, expect to leave a message (we're hands on in the field most days). We'll call you back in short order.

Recon Independent Assessments: The Field Testing Professionals Your Project Deserves!

Recon Independent Assessments ASTM Field Testing of Installed Windows

In the past week Recon Independent Assessments covered the State of Florida from north to south providing water infiltration testing of installed windows.

All results were documented via a written report that includes pictures, test logs, atmospheric conditions, and other pertinent information.

To view a sample report, send us a request via email: info@gorecon.net

ASTM E 1105 and/or AAMA 502 test proceedures were used to determine if the installed windows resisted water penetration as called for in the design specifications.

Testing 101: The ASTM E 783

ASTM E783

Commonly known as the “Air-Infiltration test”, this test provides information that can assist in determining thermal transfer rates, energy efficiency and plain and simple ….. quality of the window products or installation, Good stuff to know as the cost of heating and cooling continues to rise, additionally; if air is transferring into and out of your building, it is bringing moisture and other unwanted elements into your work and living areas.


Air infiltration -- it is a problem in most every building. Not only is it costly, but for the people who live or work in a drafty environment it can be uncomfortable as well.
It is easy to understand air infiltration. In the summer, heat may enter a building through small cracks around windows, doors and other openings. Of course, air conditioned air escapes from these same cracks. In the winter, this problem is compounded by something known as "chimney" or "stack" effect.

Essentially, hot air rises and escapes through the openings near the top of the structure while cold air is drawn in through cracks or openings near the bottom of the building. The chimney effect can cause air movement as high as 10 m.p.h.!
Every cubic foot of infiltrated air will be heated or cooled at your expense. Over the course of a year, the additional energy costs really add up. But, it is not necessary to settle for a drafty environment.

If your project Specifications call for field testing for Air Infiltration, Recon Independent Assessments has the solution for you at a price point that will keep the bean counters happy.

Contact us today for a proposal: info@gorecon.net