Air Leakage Testing via Pressurized Chamber
Blue Quality Services conducts component based air leakage testing of installed conditions to determine the performance of pre-manufactured units as well as their installation into the wall system. Our experienced field personnel construct a chamber surrounding the testing condition and utilize specialized testing equipment to achieve industry standard testing protocols and deliver accurate results.
Component based air leakage testing is commonly specified as a field quality control mechanism for new construction where whole building air leakage testing is not desired. In the field, this test is performed with slightly different parameters than laboratory tests and is typically intended to verify the installed condition.
After constructing a customized pressure chamber, we temporarily install it at the test location in the wall. Then, we create pressure differential across the assembly to measure the air leakage rate of the component or assembly. We typically perform the following tests:
- AAMA 502 – Field testing of newly installed fenestration products
- AAMA 503 – Field testing of newly installed store fronts, curtain walls, and sloped glazing
- ASTM E283 – Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Walls, Curtain Walls, and Doors
- ASTM E783 – Field Measurement of Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors
- ASTM E1186 – Air Leakage Site Detection in Building Envelopes and Air Barrier Systems
Our chamber testing services are performed as part of an overall site inspection scope of services or as a stand-alone testing service. Contact us to determine the most appropriate protocol to meet your needs.
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