CERTIFIED WINDOW INSTALLERS
Window performance testing is an essential step in the building envelope performance evaluation. This evaluation is conducted to isolate the window product or the window installation to analyze the performance of the window assembly. Water penetration testing is performed using a water delivery system with an interior air chamber that simulates driven rain.
This type of testing is performed under the guidelines established by the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA), the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), and the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) that decide the window performance standards. These guidelines aid in establishing the performance, weatherization and other requirements recorded in RCW 64.55 and the Condo Act.
Window performance testing is important for buildings that did not have their windoes installed by AAMA Certified Window Installers. AAMA Certified window installers follow specific procedures during window installation to ensure full warranty viability and building integrity. If you do not know if your windows were installed by AAMA Certified Window Installers, contact us today for a complete building inspection.
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