Manchester Memorial Elementary School

Client: John Turner Consulting
Project Location: Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Project Type: Window Testing and Air Vapor Barrier Testing

Scope:

As part of a larger renovation and addition construction project, a new air and vapor barrier system was installed, which required testing to ensure that it was executed properly and met all required building standards. This process was an essential step to guarantee the integrity and efficiency of the new system. GRLA performed field quality water testing on windows as well. The window and curtain wall locations were determined on site by others.

Services:

Testing conducted in accordance with

• ASTM D4541: Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers

• ASTM E1186: Standard Practices for Air Leakage Site Detection in Building Envelopes and Air Barrier Systems

• ASTM E1105: Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference

• AAMA 501.2: Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field Check of Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems

• ASTM E783: Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors