SITC prides itself in responding to the needs of our clients and stands ready to be of service on a short notice. SITC personnel have conducted thousands of quality assurance and investigative air/water/structural tests, not only in the field but also in the laboratory setting with the world’s largest window/door manufacturers and general contractors.
INVESTIGATIVE WATER PENETRATION TESTING:
SITC has conducted over a thousand investigative water penetration tests encompassing all fifty states. SITC specializes in assisting window/door manufacturers, architects, general contractors, law firms, building owners and insurance providers on their projects. SITC provides timely, professional and price competitive service to our client’s. We set ourselves apart from the industry by not just providing results, but by providing answers. SITC provides investigative water penetration testing services for residential, light commercial, commercial, heavy commercial and architectural grade buildings. Call for further information or for a quote.
Standard utilized by SITC for performing most investigative testing is ASTM International E2128-12 Standard Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building Walls.
QUALITY ASSURANCE WATER PENETRATION TESTING:
Before and during the construction of any building insuring the right flashing materials, sealants, windows or doors are used is important. Let SITC assist you with making sure that the proper workmanship and materials have been utilized. SITC specializes in assisting window manufacturers, architects, general contractors, law firms, building owners and insurance providers with assistance with their projects. SITC utilizes the most recent standards and the most cutting edge equipment to insure the most accurate test possible.
Standards by utilized by SITC for performing quality assurance water testing are:
- ASTM International E547 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference.
- ASTM International E331 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
- ASTM E1105 Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors and Curtain Walls, by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference.
- AAMA 503-08 Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls and Sloped Glazing Systems.
- AAMA 502-12 Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products.
INVESTIGATIVE AIR INFILTRATION TESTING:
Air infiltration problems affect not only the building owner but also the window/door manufacturer. When it comes to seeing whether or not it is actually a window/door problem, call SITC. SITC keeps all of our equipment calibrated every six months pursuant to ASTM/AAMA standards to insure the results you get are accurate.
Standard utilized by SITC for performing investigative air infiltration testing are:
- ASTM International E783 Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors.
QUALITY ASSURANCE AIR INFILTRATION TESTING:
Most windows and doors are certified by a laboratory to insure they will perform within the confines of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 certification program. All windows and doors leak air. This is a fact. But there are acceptable amounts of air leakage as defined by the industry. And then there are unacceptable amounts of air leakage defined by the industry. Let SITC make sure that the product you are buying or selling is correctly performing in the field.
Standards utilized by SITC for performing quality assurance air infiltration testing are:
- ASTM International E783 Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors.
- AAMA 502-12 Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products.
- AAMA 503-08 Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls and Sloped Glazing Systems.
WITNESS TESTING AND EVALUATION:
Mike Sovell has been training companies how to test windows, doors and wall systems for years. Who better to conduct your witness testing for you company. Companies want to insure that their products are being tested the correct way. The best was to achieve this is by having Mike Sovell watch and evaluate the other companies to make sure that they are following the correct procedures.
DESTRUCTIVE TESTING EVALUATIONS:
SITC has conducted and been a part of hundreds of Destructive Testing (DT) evaluations. When you have reached a point in your investigation when you need to take this step you want someone with the experience and background to analyze the existing problems.
Standards utilized by SITC when involved a destructive evaluation are:
- ASTM International E1188 Practice for Collection a Preservation of Information and Physical Items by a Technical Investigator.
- ASTM International E860 Practice for Examining And Preparing Items That Are Or May Become Involved In Criminal or Civil Litigation.
FIELD SERVICE WORK ON FENESTRATION PRODUCTS:
SITC works with the nation’s largest window/door manufacturers performing field service work. Whether it’s replacing glass, door panels or sash replacement SITC is willing to assist manufacturers with their field service needs. Please contact us for our rates.
AAMA ACCREDITED LABORATORY SET-UP:
SITC has assisted numerous companies over the years who were interested in becoming an AAMA accredited laboratory. Let us assist you with equipment set up, trainings and an in depth knowledge of how to achieve your goal. Please call for availability, rates and how to start the process.
FACT WITNESS TESTIMONY:
Mike Sovell has been called as a third party independent by multiple law firms to assist in their legal proceedings. Please contact for a CV.
EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY:
Mike Sovell has been called to testify for trials by numerous clients. Please contact for a CV.