AAMA 501.2 Test at Hospital Clinic in Los Angeles We were contracted to perform an AAMA 501.2 standardized test at this Los Angeles building. First of all, our test was actually in response to previous testing that had already been performed, which showed previous failures. In other words, we were to perform new testing as a Quality Control measure for …
Stucco Wall Leak // Rain leak testing in Los Angeles
Stucco Wall Leak and Rain leak testing in Los Angeles Believe it or not, water leaking through stucco walls is extremely common in Los Angeles homes. Despite what many people think, stucco is not 100% waterproof and will leak due to either poor workmanship, old age, and/or severe weather. That is why a stucco wall system is comprised of an …
AAMA 501.2 Storefront and Curtain Wall Window Leak Test
AAMA 501.2 Storefront Window Water Test The AAMA 501.2 storefront window test is the go-to test for storefront windows. As a matter of fact, it’s really the most requested test for commercial storefront glazing. Another popular test is the AAMA 502 test, however, this test uses completely different equipment. For the test pictured here, we performed the AAMA 501.2 storefront …
Window Water Leak Detection and Testing | Los Angeles
Window Rain Leak Detection and Testing | Los Angeles In the world of water intrusion testing and Window Rain Leak Detection, it’s really both an art and a science. Understanding how water moves through a building is key to being a successful window rain leak water testing agency. So in this business, there’s a huge disconnect as to what water …
Window Water Test ASTM E1105 Los Angeles
Window Water Test ASTM E1105 | Los Angeles The E1105 window water test is an ASTM standardized testing method. The window water test ASTM E1105 Los Angeles testing method is used for testing the effectiveness of windows, skylights, doors and curtain walls. Of course when applying this test one must use a calibrated spray rack apparatus. On like the use …
Stucco Wall Crack and Water Intrusion Leak Testing
Stucco wall crack water leak testing Not all stucco cracks leak water. Despite what many people think about stucco walls, stucco walls are not water-resistant. As a matter of fact water actually absorbs into the stucco. In most cases, the problem with water leaking through stucco is that the building envelope has been breached. Stucco wall crack water leak testing …
Stucco Wall Water Intrusion and Weep Screed Water Leak Detection
Stucco Wall Penetration and Weep Screed Leak Detection Test Many times, as homeowners, the level or slope of the ground outside your home is almost never a concern. That is until it actually becomes a concern. While many homeowners think that stucco walls are impermeable, they are not. In fact, stucco wall systems perform quite the opposite. Water will actually …
Window Rain Leak Water Testing | Los Angeles
Window Rain Leak Water Testing | Los Angeles In the world of water intrusion testing and Window Rain Leak Detection, it’s really both an art and a science. Understanding how water moves through a building is key to being a successful window rain leak water testing agency. So in this business, there’s a huge disconnect as to what water testing …
AAMA 501.2 Testing in Pasadena | Water Intrusion Specialist
AAMA 501.2 Testing in Pasadena The AAMA 501.2 testing is a test which we use primarily on new window installations. I say primarily because we do use the wand for some ASTM 2128 testing as well. For the most part, this test is stipulated by the designer or architect. The reason behind requiring such a test is to verify whether …