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If the specimen is unrated, its performance can be determined by taking a tiered approach that incrementally increases the pressure after each pressure cycle until failure. The ASTM E1105 test procedure calls for either Method A, which is a continuous 15-minute differential pressure, or Method B, which includes 5-minute pressure cycles with a 1-minute pressure rest between “on” cycles. ASTM International and the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA; now known as the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance) have published a number of documents related to testing building enclosure assemblies. These documents and standards, when read individually, provide tremendous guidance for specific procedures. However, there are few documents that compare and contrast the equipment, techniques, and conditions involved with each procedure. AAMA 511, 1 in conjunction with ASTM E2128, 2 provides some guidance on the diagnostic front, but it does not connect this information with performance testing. AAMA 501 3 provides further guidance on the array of available testing methods for assemblies and fenestration. For flood testing, it is necessary to understand that the weight of water is 5.2 lb/ft 2 (250 Pa) per inch of depth. That is, 4 in. (100 mm) of water—the maximum depth allowed by ASTM D5957 18—equates to over 20 lb/ft 2 (1000 Pa). This pressure is the structural design live load for unoccupied roofs. Explicitly, the maximum water depth allowed per ASTM D5957 is intended to match a typical minimum structural design load.

The testing guidelines outlined in AAMA 5111 rely on the procedures explained in ASTM E1105, with an exception being the determination of the differential pressure. For diagnostic testing, AAMA 5 11 describes a method to estimate the pressures that have acted on the specimen, which is based on recorded wind speeds. Based on the ASTM E1105 appendix, this method does not seem to be consistent with the intended use of ASTM E1105. It should be noted that the ASTM E1105 appendix mentions that the water-spray volume is not tied to a specific rain event. In fact, the comparison between any given event and water-spray volume is misleading. The water spray is intended to fully and uniformly wet the entire exterior for the duration of the test. This purpose ultimately leads to an overwhelmed weep system, which is then exacerbated by the differential pressure. This test is intended to completely inundate the specimen’s water management system and is not “intended to reproduce or simulate any given rain event.” For windows with sills that can collect water, the test will necessarily produce standing water (in the sill), whose depth is proportional to the differential pressure applied. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA). 2008. Voluntary Guideline for Forensic Water Penetration Testing of Fenestration Products. AAMA 511-08. Schaumburg, IL: AAMA. six-foot poles, 1 spray tube, 6 bases, joints and hardware to build the spraying and drying stands. We work with a wide variety of customers across the UK – from small retail businesses, to large commercial and government organisations – all of them trust MC&P for their handling needs.

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Even a typical multipurpose garden sprayer can be a step up from a thumbed hose. Although not a scientific approach, a sprayer provides some level of repeatability and control of water application. Further, a small brass bull’s-eye nozzle ( Fig. 1) can be effective in directing small amounts of water to specific locations. Figure 2. Monarch B-25 nozzles. AB, AB10-16, DD, HS, IV1-46, IV47+, KA26+, KW1-14, KW15-17, PA20-41, PA42+, PH1-16, PH17-41, PH42-44, PH49+, ZE It should also be noted that when measuring for plumb, level, and square, plumbness is measured out of the plane of the wall—that is, a level placed vertically on the interior or exterior faces of the specimen. If the specimen has straight edges and is confirmed to be level and square, it will necessarily be plumb in the plane of the wall. Thus, plumbness still needs confirmation out of the wall plane. For example, if a window’s water penetration resistance rating is a pressure of 2.0 lb/ft2 (99 Pa), then its sill would be filled with 3/8 in. (10 mm) of water. This correlation is related to the density of water, 62.4 lb/ft 3 (9.9 kg/m 3) or 5.2 lb/ft 2 per inch (9.9 Pa/mm). The depth of water can be calculated by dividing the intended pressure by the density of water. That is, 2 lb/ft 2 / 5.2 lb/ft 2 per inch (9.9 Pa/mm) of water = 3/8 in. (10 mm) of water. This is the same amount of water that would appear in the sill if the specimen were tested with the ASTM E1105 method using a differential pressure of 2 lb/ft 2.

Our Total Paint Shop Support Team can help you with any other enquiries, including looking after each other in the face of COVID-19: The reasoning here is that performance testing is intended to meet a certain standard and requires a higher degree of care to implement, quantify results, and document findings. Conversely, troubleshooting to determine the cause of an existing problem can involve just about any form of testing, so long as the conclusion reasonably reflects the observations and is properly documented. An additional point is that all AAMA tests require an AAMA-accredited independent testing agency (see guidelines in AAMA 204 20). AAMA tests conducted by nonaccredited agencies should therefore be considered “modified” as they do not comply with the accreditation requirement. Please ensure that your premises are open to accept your delivery between the hours specified. If your premises are closed when a delivery is attempted, you may be charged a re-delivery fee.

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A B-25 nozzle is a brass adapter ( Fig. 2). Its use is standardized in AAMA 501.2.5 It sprays a mid to high volume under relatively high pressure (the volumetric rate is unspecified but is intended to be used at 35 psi [240 kPa]). When applied 12 in. (305 mm) from and perpendicular to a surface, the spray pattern is circular with an 18- to 24-in. (460- to 610-mm) diameter. This nozzle is intended for solo use and is typically attached to a PVC or metal wand for application. Furthermore, ASTM D5957 should primarily be used as a performance assessment. Flood testing used as a diagnostic tool is generally ineffective—it indicates that a problem exists but not necessarily what that problem is or where it might occur in the assembly. If flood testing is used diagnostically, it requires that each penetration, transition, and area be isolated and tested separately. If flood testing is not practical or desired, the reader is directed to electronic leak detection standards, namely ASTM D787721 and ASTM D8231. 22

AAMA. 2012. Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products. AAMA 502-12. Schaumburg, IL: AAMA. When comparing testing procedures between ASTM E1105 8 and AAMA 502, 11 the investigator realizes that ASTM E1105 requires a minimum of three 5-minute pressure cycles (“In no case…shall the total time of pressure application be less than 15 minutes”) whereas AAMA 502 requires “four cycles.” Given these discrepancies, the investigator is best served to perform four cycles so as to satisfy both requirements. Spray tables are used for spraying pieces with finishing materials. They are typically made of metal or plastic and have a flat surface with raised edges to contain overspray. They are also designed to be easy to clean and can be used with a variety of finishing materials, including paints, varnishes, and lacquers. As a general rule for any tiered or staged water testing, the lowest area under consideration should be tested first. This is explained in both AAMA 501.2 5 and ASTM E2128. 2 As noted in ASTM E2128, “starting at the bottom helps eliminate ambiguity about the origin of a leak that might result from water running vertically down the surface of the test area.” Additionally, testers should take care to not overspray the area being tested, as this can lead to false positives and misunderstood results.

As above, but the delivery vehicle will be fitted with a Tail Lift to assist you with unloading (if you don’t have a forklift available) Lastly, it is important to consider how wind pressures are calculated. ASCE 7-05 23 has been the mainstay for wind pressure determination, particularly in AAMA 511, 1 which references ASCE 7-05 procedures to determine differential pressures across a specimen. However, current structural codes have adopted ASCE 7-16, 24 and there are notable differences between the ASCE 7-05 and ASCE 7-16 editions in their quantitative approaches to converting wind speeds into wind design pressures. AAMA. 2017. Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Windows, Curtain Walls, & Doors Using Dynamic Pressure. AAMA 501.1-17. Schaumburg, IL: AAMA. Even after all considerations have been taken, it may be difficult to understand the reasons behind an enclosure failure. This challenge should only further stimulate the investigator to understand more about the assembly, specimen, procedure, or equipment. Experience cannot be gained from reading an article, but experiences can be shared, and knowledge can be gained, from others’ experiences. When applying guidance from any code, standard, or publication, a skilled investigator will not just follow the text but also think critically about the purpose and intent of their actions.