Forensic Water Intrusion Testing
Building Diagnostics Group, Inc (BDG) is the nation’s leader in third party water infiltration field testing. We perform these services on windows, curtain walls, storefronts, and brick wall systems for water penetration during the construction phase or complete forensic water penetration of installed windows, doors, and  wall systems. BDG testing professionals use only the highest quality testing equipment available in order to complete testing in accordance with either the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) or American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) testing protocols. We provide these services all across the nation.
Additionally, Building Diagnostics Group performs modified versions of the above tests utilizing our high-resolution infrared camera equipment to identify water intrusions non-destructively. Although this does not meet many of the static pressure type standardized testing above, we never exceed the design pressure of a product or building component during these tests. The modified versions can be used to identify potential failures without expensive destructive testing, as most of the standardized testing requires disassembly of the building components. We generally use the modified testing procedures in all non-litigation projects.
Our knowledgeable staff is ready to take on your next project to meet your product testing needs. When you really need to know... call Building Diagnostics Group!
Water Testing Standards:
ASTM E1105 - Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls, by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference
ASTM E331 - 00 - Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
ASTM E547 - 00 - Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference
ASTM E2128 - 01a - Standard Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building Walls
ASTM C1715-09 - Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Water Leakage Performance of Masonry Wall Drainage Systems
ASTM C1601-09 - Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Masonry Wall
Surfaces
AAMA 502-08 - Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products
AAMA 511-08 - Voluntary Guideline for Forensic Water Penetration Testing of Fenestration Products
AAMA 501.2 - Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field Check of Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems
AAMA 503-08 - Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls and Sloped Glazing Systems
AAMA 501-05 - Methods of Tests for Exterior Walls
ASTM E547 | ASTM E331 | ASTM E1105 | ASTM E2128 | AAMA 502 | AAMA 511
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