Evaluation of field water infiltration test results of windows and sliding glass door assemblies installed in new construction projects

Conference · Thu Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1999

OSTI ID:20000689

Beers, P E; Smith, W D

This paper presents an analysis of the results of field water infiltration tests of windows and sliding glass door assemblies that were conducted within the last five years. In all cases, the tests were conducted during the new construction process. The tests were performed using ASTM Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference (E 1105). The results show a majority of windows and sliding glass door assemblies fail initial field water infiltration tests, which is compelling evidence that these tests are prudent as part of a new construction process.

• Research Organization: Glazing Consultants, Inc., Palm Beach Gardens, FL (US)
• OSTI ID: 20000689
• Report Number(s): CONF-9804139-; ISBN 0-8031-2607-7
• Resource Relation: Conference: Water Problems in Building Exterior Walls: Evaluation, Prevention, and Repair, Atlanta, GA (US), 04/18/1998--04/19/1998; Other Information: PBD: 1999; Related Information: In: Water problems in building exterior walls: Evaluation, prevention, and repair. ASTM special technical publication 1352, by Boyd, J.M.; Scheffler, M.J. [eds.], 342 pages.
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
WINDOWS
DOORS
LEAK TESTING
WATERPROOFING
MEASURING METHODS