Window testing: Ultimate quality control A little known but fundamental part of the window, curtainwall and building facade industry is the testing of these products in laboratories and also in the field. The purpose of testing windows, curtainwalls and building facades is to ensure that the products will perform as intended, and if not, to find out why. Types of window testing 1. Window…
Window Testing: Ultimate Quality Control
Mockup Testing: A Guide for Construction Professionals
This is Part 2 of a series. Part 1 is here:Window & Curtainwall Testing: Ultimate Quality Control Preconstruction Mockup Testing of Window and Curtainwalls:Considerations for Architects, Contractors and Owners The process of including preconstruction mockup testing in the project starts with the bid documents. These must include as much information as possible about the mockup testing program. If added later, it will cost far more…
Test Your Mettle at Construction Research Lab
Mark Meshulam is a construction consultant located in Northbrook, IL. He is an expert in mockup testing. Video: A Visit with Sak 2009 This article, originally written in 2006 is being reprinted here in very fond memory of my friend A.A. Sakhnovsky, a pioneer in the field of building performance mockup testing. Sak passed away on Fathers Day, 2011. He was 85 years old. The Construction…
The Dynamic Water Test
Mark Meshulam is an expert witness and consultant for windows, glass and building facades, including laboratory and field testing. Laboratory and field testing are an important – some would say integral – part of the window business, both in the realms of product certification for individual window units and also for the prove-out of full assemblies. For product certification such as AAMA and NFRC, specific-sized…