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.

Contact us today to discuss your needs: info@gorecon.net

Moisture Intrusion Survey & Window / Sliding Glass Door Testing Underway

Recon Independent Assessments has deployed to Virginia Beach to provide services.

Recon's proposal, references, and flexibility in scheduling on short notice makes it an easy choice for architects and owners.

Water Intrusion Testing For Windows

Recon Independent Assessments is fully capable of providing field testing for windows, storefronts, curtain walls, sliding glass doors, and skylights anywhere in the nation.

Our consultants are ready to pack up the necessary tools, instruments and their expertise and meet you on the job site to administer ASTM E 1105, AAMA 502 & AAMA 503 testing protocols.

Send us your project requirements and we'll gladly prepare an estimate of cost based on the specifications and call you to discuss the details.

We'll likely be looking at airfare before we hang up with you.

Condo Window & Sliding Glass Door Retrofit Evaluations

The end of the Atlantic Hurricane Season is here and for the most part, the dry season is upon us in Florida. Many common interest ownership associations will be evaluating their buildings to plan for any capital projects in the upcoming year like retrofitting or replacing existing windows and sliding glass doors.

Often, problematic water intrusion issues will be incorrectly attributed to window systems rather than issues related to flashing failures or interface deficiencies.

Recon Independent Assessments can provide water intrusion investigations for a reasonable cost to help determine the proper course of action to resolve leaks. Knowing the right course can save tens of thousands of dollars if not hundreds, so invest in having professionals conduct a forensic testing and evaluation of the envelope prior to jumping into a full retrofit project.

Making The Owners Rep Happy One Window / Opening At A Time

Recon Independent Assessments enjoys the positive aspects of providing field testing on a project.

Our best moments are when we get to document the well done work of a skilled craftsman.

When the entire construction team shares in a unified vision of quality, field testing is a part of the journey.

Recon Independent Assessments looks forward to documenting the next project's successes.

Contact us today for a consultation and written proposal:

info@reconwindowtesting.com

Moisture Intrusion Prevention Survey & Consulting

Recon Independent Assessments wrapped up a project recently where in addition to Field Testing Windows, moisture intrusion prevention consultingwas provided. Many of the deficiencies that were observed were easily correctable and helped to ensure that a watertight building envelope was delivered.

Contact Recon today if you believe a fresh set of eyes and an independent trird party report will strengthen the quality of the building you deliver. Recon's ability to provide you with resonably priced solutions will make your decision easy.

info@GoRecon.net

The Question Most Often Asked When Water Penetration Field Testing Installed Windows

How much wind (fast) does that field test simulate?



Suprisingly little when you think about it. If a failure is observed in field testing, it's usually well below the design pressure classification of the installed product.

Think about it, well below.

Field testing is a great tool to ensure your skilled tradesmen are paying attention to detail and remain focused on the project goal of delivering a watertight envelope.

Test early & often; make sure when the wind does blow, your reputation for quality construction is tied down nicely.

info@reconwindowtesting.com for any questions you might have regarding specifications on your project.

Field Testing Installed Windows Curtainwall and Storefront Systems For Water Penetration on LEED Projects

Recon Independent Assessments has the experience testing installed fenestration on LEED projects like this:

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We are available to help your Team deliver a sustainable structure, contact us today to discuss your LEED Project testing needs.

info@reconwindowtesting.com

More Frequent Testing Can Never Hurt

Recon Independent Assessments is not an AAMA Accredited Laboratory, nor does it plan to become one in the forseable future...

Recon provides truly third party field testing of fenestration for air infiltration and water penetration and holds the belief that ASTM consensus standards are the true measure of field performance.

In a recent article detailing AAMA's summer meeting the pros and cons of testing products manufactured by members was discussed.

Read More Here

Our thoughts on the issue are simple:

Test, test, test...

A building and it's owner and occupants deserve it.

Lab testing is very important. Field testing installations is even more important.

The interface between a building's substrates and installed windows, curtain walls, and storefronts is by far the weakest link in the production of a watertight envelope.

Recon Independent Assessments provides testing on projects nationwide. Contact us today to receive a proposal for testing services.