FACADE & WINDOW TESTING
WinTest offers field testing services for the various fenestration products that comprise the building facade. The WinTest team has been helping construction professionals with their site window testing and facade testing in Auckland and across New Zealand since 2016.
If you are in need of an independent test service to conduct site water testing, provide accurate results with timely reports and assist you with the test process, don't hesitate to get in touch with WinTest today.
The facade water testing methods we employ are compliant with the AS/NZS 4284:2008 and AS/NZS 4211:2008 and are based on the façade testing methods of the American Aluminium Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Window and Glass Association NZ (WGANZ).
These international window joinery testing methods are commonly included by NZ façade consultants in the project specifications for new builds and also refurbishment projects.
AAMA 501.2 / WGANZ 501
Quality assurance and diagnostic water leakage field check of installed shopfronts, curtain walls and sloped glazing
typically specified on non-opening façades and large areas of glazing
tests the perimeter and evaluates those joints, gaskets and sealant details in the glazing which are designed to remain permanently closed and water tight
a hand-held spray wand with a specific nozzle is utilised, and water is administered at a spray rate of 30-35 PSI
AAMA 502-12 / WGANZ 502
Voluntary specification field testing of newly installed fenestration products
developed for joinery items with components that may open
a negative pressure is applied to the internal face of the window whilst water at the required rate is applied to the exterior face of the specimen with a spray rack
testing parameters are adjusted to match the design loads
Whilst the AAMA test specifications listed above are the most commonly specified in NZ, we are also able to assist with other AAMA or WGANZ specifications, tests to ASTM E1105 and custom diagnostic services. Please call for more information.
