Air Infiltration Field Testing

ASTM Air Infiltration Field Testing

Sovell Investigative Testing and Consulting (SITC) has conducted ASTM air infiltration testing on residential, light commercial, commercial, and architectural-grade projects throughout the United States.

Our team has extensive experience testing windows, doors, curtain walls, storefronts, and complex glazing systems, delivering accurate, defensible results you can trust.

For examples of past projects, see our Projects Page.

SITC utilizes a variety of ASTM standards and AAMA specifications to conduct precise field air infiltration testing. The most commonly used standards are outlined below:

ASTM E783 – Field Measurement of Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors

• Scope: Measures air leakage rates for exterior windows and doors only; not intended for gaps between assemblies and adjacent construction.
• Key Details:
  • Proper chamber construction is critical: positioning must match the size and configuration of the fenestration, and no part of the chamber may restrict or touch surfaces where air leakage could occur.
  • Equipment must be calibrated every six months; SITC personnel carry calibration records to every job site.
  • SITC staff are fully trained in chamber construction, window terminology, field procedures, and calibration requirements.

See our ASTM E783 Page for more information.

AAMA 502 – Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products

• Scope: A combination specification for air infiltration and water penetration testing of newly installed windows and doors.
• References:
  • ASTM E783: Equipment tolerances, calibration, and testing procedures
  • AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440: Laboratory testing performance of the fenestration product
• Requirements: Proper understanding of both referenced standards is essential for accurate AAMA 502 air infiltration testing.

See our AAMA 502 Page for more information.

AAMA 503 – Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems

• Scope: Combines air infiltration and water penetration testing for curtain walls, storefronts, ribbon windows, and sloped glazing systems.
• Air Leakage Testing: Field air leakage tests are only recommended for discrete “punched openings” curtain walls, storefronts and sloped glazing.
• SITC Process:
  • We request photographs, cross-section drawings, and elevation drawings to determine whether air infiltration testing is feasible.
  • This ensures accurate, reproducible results for every client.

See our AAMA 503 Page for more information.

Why Choose SITC for Air Infiltration Testing?

• Experienced in both laboratory and field settings
• Fully trained personnel with extensive knowledge of ASTM and AAMA standards
• Provides actionable results and recommendations, not just pass/fail data
• Works with windows, doors, curtain walls, and complex glazing systems