Verifying Real-World Performance Under Pressure
Laboratory Ratings (Design Pressure and Performance Grade) tells you what a window can do in a controlled setting — a field spray test tells you what it will do when in the real-world when it is hit by a storm. We utilize industry-backed test standards to subject installed windows, storefronts, and curtain walls to controlled water and/or air pressure. This is the best option to verify that the "perfect" window was actually integrated into the "perfect" wall correctly and is performing as intended.
Early Detection: Testing the first few units installed to catch systemic installation errors before the rest of the building is finished.
Transition Validation: Pinpointing whether a leak is coming through the window frame itself, a perimeter sealant joint or failed flashing.
Independent Verification: Providing the objective data needed to sign off on building envelope performance.
The testing process of AAMA 502 & 503 is performed with industry-leading equipment, produced by the RainMaker Group.
The testing process of AAMA 501.2 is performed with industry-leading equipment, produced by Monarch Nozzles.
Spray Testing is performed in accordance with ASTM E1105(Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference) and AAMA 501.2, AAMA 502, and AAMA 503(Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products), when applicable.
Verifying Real-World Performance Under Pressure
Laboratory Ratings (Design Pressure and Performance Grade) tells you what a window can do in a controlled setting — a field spray test tells you what it will do when in the real-world when it is hit by a storm. We utilize industry-backed test standards to subject installed windows, storefronts, and curtain walls to controlled water and/or air pressure. This is the best option to verify that the "perfect" window was actually integrated into the "perfect" wall correctly and is performing as intended.
Early Detection: Testing the first few units installed to catch systemic installation errors before the rest of the building is finished.
Transition Validation: Pinpointing whether a leak is coming through the window frame itself, a perimeter sealant joint or failed flashing.
Independent Verification: Providing the objective data needed to sign off on building envelope performance.
The testing process of AAMA 502 & 503 is performed with industry-leading equipment, produced by the RainMaker Group.
The testing process of AAMA 501.2 is performed with industry-leading equipment, produced by Monarch Nozzles.
Spray Testing is performed in accordance with ASTM E1105(Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference) and AAMA 501.2, AAMA 502, and AAMA 503(Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products), when applicable.
