ASTM/AAMA SPRAY TESTING TRAINING 

Sovell Investigative Testing and Consulting was the first firm in the world to develop a course curriculum to teach companies the procedures outlined in ASTM International, AAMA and CSA standards. Sovell Investigative Testing and Consulting has taught over 60 firms during its 16 year history. 

These standards are often misunderstood and misinterpreted. Also specifiers often have difficulty in choosing the correct standard for their projects. 

Sovell Investigative Testing and Consulting combines classroom and hands on training in our state of the art training center to provide industry professionals with the correct tools, information and direction to fulfill their planned objectives. 

See our testimonials page to hear what our clients say. 

Sovell Investigative Testing and Consulting works with our clients to develop a training curriculum that will work for them. 

Listed below are some of the standards which make up training based on the needs of our clients.  

The class duration starts at two days for our basic training and up to five days for the master’s level training. 

The history of ASTM International 

The history of the American Architectural and Manufactures Association 

AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2-97 Voluntary Specifications for Aluminum, vinyl (PVC) and Wood Windows and Glass Doors  

CSA A440-00 Windows Special Publication A440.1-00 User Selection Guide to CSA Standard A440-00 Windows 

AAMA/WDMA/CSA/101/I.S/A440 NAFS 2017– North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors and skylights 

ASTM International E783-02Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors 

ASTM E331-00 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference 

ASTM E547-00 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference 

ASTM E1105-15 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 

ASTM E2112-19 Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights 

ASTM E122-17 Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With a Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process 

History of the AAMA 502 

AAMA 502-21 Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products 

AAMA 503-14 Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls and Sloped Glazing Systems 

AAMA 501.2-15 Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field Check of Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls and Sloped Glazing Systems 

AAMA 511-08 Voluntary Guideline for Forensic Water Penetration Testing of Fenestration Products 

ASTM E2128-20 Standard Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building Walls  

The number of topics covered or not covered will be based on the number of days                   selected for training. 

 

Analysis of division 8 specifications. What to look for, where to find the essential information and what it means. 

Bidding and contract documents
Design pressure analysis
Failure analysis. Corrective work and re-testing
Equipment calibration. How often calibration is required and why
Hands on training conducting investigative and quality assurance air infiltration and water penetration testing.
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eport writing
Reviewing laboratory performance literature
Inspecting fenestration products prior to testing
Data gathering
Maintenance on testing equipment
Witness testing. What to look for and what questions to ask
Job file creation
Sampling a test method
Checking product drawings
Buck building/chamber construction and methods of mounting
Specimen Mounting
Secondary Testing
Quality Assurance Testing
Investigative Testing
Contracts
Marketing
Assisting in assembling a internal auditing system for equipment calibration
How many test locations should there be? How many is adequate? 

 

Sovell Investigative Testing and Consulting starts the training process by talking with our clients. 

The information gathering assists us in developing the correct class curriculum. Once we have assessed our clients’ needs the next step is discuss the class size. 

Sovell Investigative Testing and Consulting has a solid history in teaching. 

Sovell Investigative Testing and Consulting will not teach a class larger than three people at a time. We want everyone in the class to walk away with the same information. 

Scheduling classes can be a challenge for any size company. Being away from the desk or from the field for just a few days can be chaotic. 

Sovell Investigative Testing and Consulting works with our clients to make scheduling as simple as possible. 

We will work with you closely to schedule the best times possible. 

ALL TRAININGS DO NOT HAVE SCHEDULED TIMES. SITC WORKS WITH OUR CLIENTS TO SET UP DATES THAT WORK THE BEST FOR THEM. 

A sample of some of the clients that Sovell Investigative Testing and Consulting has trained: 

 Marvin Windows and Doors 

JELD-WEN Windows and Doors 

Super Seal Windows and Doors 

J.R. Butler 

Building Diagnostics Group 

Terracon 

Force Engineering and Testing 

D-7 Consulting 

J-2 Building Consultants 

ES Windows from Barranquilla, Colombia

COMPANY TRAINING SESSIONS COST 

Listed below is our fee schedule for the four different classes. 

Remember these are flat fees for up to three people. Not per person. 

Basic two day training ($5,500.00) 

This training covers the basics for water penetration testing only. Due to the time constraints we can only cover so many standards in this two day training session. 

We work with our clients to maximize the time by honing in on the specific standards that they are interested in. 

Intermediate three day training ($6,500.00) 

This training covers the basics for water penetration and air infiltration testing. Hands on training covering water penetration and air infiltration training. We also cover the calibration for the test kit and water calibration for the spray rack. 

Advanced four day training ($7,500.00) 

This training covers an in depth look into water penetration and air infiltration testing. We also cover the calibration for the test kit and water calibration for the spray rack. 

We provide assistance in assembling an internal auditing system for equipment calibration. Data gathering. Maintenance on equipment. Witness testing. Buck building and specimen mounting. Design pressure analysis. 

 Masters level five day training ($8,500.00) 

This covers air/water/structural. Field standards. Laboratory standards. The works. 

All of the extra services that we offer are fee including the following ($2,300.00 value): 

All eight templates, water penetration reports, water penetration data sheets, water penetration contracts for clients, air infiltration reports, air infiltration data sheets, air infiltration calibration sheets, destructive data sheets and design pressure analysis data sheets. 

We offer sixty days of free on call availability for testing/technical consulting. We assist with report review and writing, onsite assistance, marketing information, project analysis and much more. 

We are not only there for you in the classroom, but also after your back at your office. 

Just remember with this service we are just a phone call away. 

LocationSovell Investigative Testing and Consulting National Training Center 

     203 East Highway 212 

     Kranzburg, South Dakota 57245 

Purchase Company Basic Two Day Training

Company – Basic Two Day AAMA/ASTM Training

$5,500.00

Remember these are flat fees for up to three people. Not per person. 

This training covers the basics for water penetration testing only. Due to the time constraints we can only cover so many standards in this two day training session. 

We work with our clients to maximize the time by honing in on the specific standards that they are interested in. 

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Purchase Company Intermediate Three Day Training

Company – Intermediate Three Day ASTM/AAMA Training

$6,500.00

Remember these are flat fees for up to three people. Not per person. 

This training covers the basics for water penetration and air infiltration testing. Hands on training covering water penetration and air infiltration training. We also cover the calibration for the test kit and water calibration for the spray rack. 

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Purchase Company Advance Four Day Training

Company – Advanced Four Day ASTM/AAMA Training

$7,500.00

Remember these are flat fees for up to three people. Not per person. 

This training covers an in depth look into water penetration and air infiltration testing. We also cover the calibration for the test kit and water calibration for the spray rack. 

We provide assistance in assembling an internal auditing system for equipment calibration. Data gathering. Maintenance on equipment. Witness testing. Buck building and specimen mounting. Design pressure analysis. 

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Purchase Company Masters Five Day Training

Company – Masters Level Five Day ASTM/AAMA Training

$8,500.00

Remember these are flat fees for up to three people. Not per person. 

This covers air/water/structural. Field standards. Laboratory standards. The works. 

All of the extra services that we offer are fee including the following ($2,300.00 value): 

All eight templates, water penetration reports, water penetration data sheets, water penetration contracts for clients, air infiltration reports, air infiltration data sheets, air infiltration calibration sheets, destructive data sheets and design pressure analysis data sheets. 

We offer sixty days of free on call availability for testing/technical consulting. We assist with report review and writing, onsite assistance, marketing information, project analysis and much more. 

We are not only there for you in the classroom, but also after your back at your office. 

Just remember with this service we are just a phone call away. 

LocationSovell Investigative Testing and Consulting National Training Center 

     203 East Highway 212 

     Kranzburg, South Dakota 57245

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