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Field Testing
and Building
Monitoring
We conduct
custom field testing to identify and evaluate design and/or construction defects or to validate repairs.
We also provide
building
monitoring to
characterize the
performance over
time and
conditions of
the building
structure,
envelope, and
mechanical
systems.
Custom field
testing services
include:
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Component isolation water leakage testing to evaluate water entry paths
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ASTM E 1105 calibrated spray racks for window and façade water penetration testing.
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ASTM C 1601 calibrated test chamber to evaluate water penetration of masonry.
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ASTM 783 and E 1186 testing to determine and evaluate air leakage in building envelopes and fenestration.
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AAMA 501.2, 502, and 511 water penetration testing for diagnostic evaluation of water leaks in windows, curtain wall, and building construction.
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Calibrated moisture meters
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Infrared thermography
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Metal detection equipment
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Borescopes
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Infrared thermometers
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Air leakage detection equipment including blower doors, pressurization/depressurization chambers, smoke pencils, anemometers, digital manometers.
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Building monitoring
services include:
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Wireless
temperature and humidity sensor
arrays to evaluate performance
of existing HVAC equipment and
conditions within building
interiors and wall and ceiling
cavities.
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Crack and
joint monitoring systems for
building facades and roofs to
evaluate response to daily and
seasonal changes.
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Structural
performance monitoring systems
for historic structures or
structures immediately adjacent
to ongoing construction or
demolition activities.
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In-house
web-based software for automated
collection of data to
centralized database providing:
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Real-time
posting of data to password
protected website.
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Real-time
plotting of data from sensor
icon locations.
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Alarm
notification through emails or
text messages for individual
sensor response.
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Automated report generation
through emails.
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