Water Testing for Glazing
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Glazed Exterior WallGlazed Exterior Wallys emsys ems
Presented by:Presented by:
Creating Better Building EnvelopesCreating Better Building Envelopes
Amy Peevey Brom, PEAmy Peevey Brom, PE
Jerry Abendroth, RRCJerry Abendroth, RRC
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Performance TestinPerformance Testin
Quality Assurance/Quality ControlQuality Assurance/Quality Control
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Performance TestingPerformance Testing
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PrePre--construction mockconstruction mock--upup
Purpose: testing is performed to attempt to simulate asPurpose: testing is performed to attempt to simulate as--
built field conditions for the evaluation of the performancebuilt field conditions for the evaluation of the performance
and constructability of an exterior wall systemand constructability of an exterior wall system
Standards:Standards:
ASTM E 283 Standard Test Method for Determining Rate ofASTM E 283 Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of
ASTM E 331: Standard Test Method for WaterASTM E 331: Standard Test Method for Water
Penetration... (Static Pressure)Penetration... (Static Pressure)
AAMA 501.1: Standard Test Method for WaterAAMA 501.1: Standard Test Method for Water
Penetration... (Dynamic Pressure)Penetration... (Dynamic Pressure)
Transmittance and Condensation ResistanceTransmittance and Condensation Resistance
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-- MockMock--up scope and shop drawingsup scope and shop drawings
Laboratory mockLaboratory mock--up construction &up construction &observations of installationobservations of installation
MockMock--up testingup testing
Retesting (as required)Retesting (as required)
ReportingReporting
Incor oration of modifications into the fieldIncor oration of modifications into the field
erection shop drawingserection shop drawings
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-- Size:Size:
Typically at least 2 stories high by twoTypically at least 2 stories high by twounits wideunits wide
Scope:Scope:
which exceed published test datawhich exceed published test data
Incor orate ad acent finishes conditionsIncor orate ad acent finishes conditionsto ensure construction and configurationto ensure construction and configuration
sunshades, etc. where possiblesunshades, etc. where possible
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MockMock--Up Construction andUp Construction and
bservationsbservations
-- Contractor to provide same superintendent and/orContractor to provide same superintendent and/or
foreman at mockforeman at mock--up that will be in fieldup that will be in field
Construction can be performance and aestheticConstruction can be performance and aesthetic
MockMock--u Construction Observationsu Construction Observations Attendees should include Owner, General Contractor,Attendees should include Owner, General Contractor,
Subcontractor, Architect, etc.Subcontractor, Architect, etc.
Opportunity to observe nonOpportunity to observe non--visible portions of systemvisible portions of system Confirm construction in conformance with shopConfirm construction in conformance with shop
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-- Contractor may perform preContractor may perform pre--testtest
so that any modifications made to obtain passing results areso that any modifications made to obtain passing results aredocumenteddocumented
Air Infiltration (ASTM E283)Air Infiltration (ASTM E283)
Static Water Penetration (ASTM E331)Static Water Penetration (ASTM E331) Dynamic Water Penetration (AAMA 501.1, ASTM E 547)Dynamic Water Penetration (AAMA 501.1, ASTM E 547)
Structural Uniform Loading by Static Pressure (ASTM E330)Structural Uniform Loading by Static Pressure (ASTM E330)
Maintenance Equipment Testing (100% of design load)Maintenance Equipment Testing (100% of design load)
Static Water Penetration (ASTM E331)Static Water Penetration (ASTM E331) Structural Uniform Proof Load Test (ASTM E330)Structural Uniform Proof Load Test (ASTM E330)
Maintenance Equipment Proof Load Testing (150% of designMaintenance Equipment Proof Load Testing (150% of designoaoa
Other tests: sill dam testing, redundant sealant testing, etc.Other tests: sill dam testing, redundant sealant testing, etc.
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MockMock--Up Corrections/Up Corrections/
ModificationsModifications
specimen are allowedspecimen are allowed
on shop drawings require reteston shop drawings require retest correc ons an mo ca ons are o ecorrec ons an mo ca ons are o e
reported by test labreported by test lab
All modifications are to be incorporatedAll modifications are to be incorporatedinto shop drawings and field constructioninto shop drawings and field construction
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MockMock--u Testinu Testin
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Static Water TestinStatic Water Testin
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Structural Uniform TestinStructural Uniform Testin
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Structural Uniform TestinStructural Uniform Testin
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ualit Control Testinualit Control Testin
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Field TestingField Testing
Purpose: Testing of installed assemblies toPurpose: Testing of installed assemblies toevaluate the performance and quality of theevaluate the performance and quality of the
work installed. It is desirable to per ormwork installed. It is desirable to per orm
throughout construction so that quality at eachthroughout construction so that quality at each. .
Standards:Standards:
--Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products.Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products.
ASTM E1105: Standard Test Method for FieldASTM E1105: Standard Test Method for Field
Determination of Water Penetration of InstalledDetermination of Water Penetration of Installed
(Static Pressure)(Static Pressure)
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PrePre--installation meetinginstallation meeting
e e ee e e
Performing of field testingPerforming of field testing
Corrections / Modifications (as necessary)Corrections / Modifications (as necessary)
Retestin as re uiredRetestin as re uired
ReportingReporting
erection shop drawingserection shop drawings
Additional testingAdditional testing (many Architects require additional(many Architects require additionaltesting if field tests fail)testing if field tests fail)
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Scope:Scope: Type of testing, test location, test size, andType of testing, test location, test size, and
Type:Type:
Water Penetration: ASTM E1105Water Penetration: ASTM E1105
Air Infiltration: ASTM E 283Air Infiltration: ASTM E 283 Water nozzle: AAMA 501.2Water nozzle: AAMA 501.2
Location: Typically selected by A/E or ConsultantLocation: Typically selected by A/E or Consultant
Size: Typically one floor level by two units highSize: Typically one floor level by two units high Frequency:Frequency:
Recommended: 10%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 90%.Recommended: 10%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 90%.
TypicalTypical targetstargets: 10%, 50%, and 75%: 10%, 50%, and 75%
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Air Infiltration (ASTM E 783)Air Infiltration (ASTM E 783) Static Water Penetration ASTM E 1105Static Water Penetration ASTM E 1105
Water Nozzle Testing (AAMA 501.2)Water Nozzle Testing (AAMA 501.2)
Other tests: sill dam testin AAMA 502Other tests: sill dam testin AAMA 502redundant sealant testing, etc.redundant sealant testing, etc.
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Field Testing Corrections/Field Testing Corrections/
ModificationsModifications
on shop drawings require all previouson shop drawings require all previous
future work to incorporate modificationsfuture work to incorporate modifications
All corrections and modifications are to beAll corrections and modifications are to be
All modifications are to be incorporatedAll modifications are to be incorporated
n o s op raw ngs an e cons ruc onn o s op raw ngs an e cons ruc on
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Field Static Water PenetrationField Static Water Penetration
TestingTesting
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Water Level
Plugged
Weep at
Exterior
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Diagnostic TestingDiagnostic Testing
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Purpose: Testing of installed assemblies to determinePurpose: Testing of installed assemblies to determine
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Standard Guidelines:Standard Guidelines: AAMA 511: Voluntar Guideline for Forensic Water PenetrationAAMA 511: Voluntar Guideline for Forensic Water Penetration
TestingTesting
ASTM E 2128: Standard Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage ofASTM E 2128: Standard Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of
Building WallsBuilding Walls
Standards:Standards:
AAMA 501.2 QA and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field Check ofAAMA 501.2 QA and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field Check of
AAMA 502AAMA 502--08: Voluntary08: Voluntary SpecificationSpecification for Field Testing offor Field Testing of
Newly Installed Fenestration Products.Newly Installed Fenestration Products.
: an ar es e o or e e erm na on o: an ar es e o or e e erm na on o
Water Penetration of InstalledWater Penetration of Installed
(Static Pressure)(Static Pressure)
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Diagnostic EvaluationDiagnostic Evaluation
ProcessProcess
Evaluation of Design ConceptEvaluation of Design Concept
eterm nat on o erv ce storyeterm nat on o erv ce story
InspectionInspection Investigative TestingInvestigative Testing
Report PreparationReport Preparation
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.. Water nozzle test used to isolateWater nozzle test used to isolate
approximate leak locationapproximate leak location
isolate sourceisolate source
Determine actual wind velocities and rate of rainfallDetermine actual wind velocities and rate of rainfall
for testinfor testin
Variations to testingVariations to testing
Isolate specimen so perimeter excludedIsolate specimen so perimeter excluded
Then test specimen including perimeter conditionThen test specimen including perimeter condition
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SummarySummary
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PrePre--Construction Performance TestingConstruction Performance Testing Air: ASTM E 783Air: ASTM E 783
Static Water: ASTM E 1105Static Water: ASTM E 1105
Nozzle: AAMA 501.2 (field check, not performance)Nozzle: AAMA 501.2 (field check, not performance)
Construction Qualit Assurance/Qualit ControlConstruction Qualit Assurance/Qualit ControlTestingTesting Air: ASTM E 783Air: ASTM E 783
a c a er:a c a er: Nozzle: AAMA 501.2 (field check, not performance)Nozzle: AAMA 501.2 (field check, not performance)
AAMA 501.2 supplemented with ASTM E 1105AAMA 501.2 supplemented with ASTM E 1105
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