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Facade testing guides

Facade tests are only useful when you know what they measure. These guides describe the standard tests, mock-up reviews and how to read a report.

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Testing

Reading a facade test report: what to look for

A test report is evidence about one specimen under defined conditions. Knowing how to read it tells you whether it supports your facade.

7 min read
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Testing

Air leakage in facades: what the test measures

Air leakage is the uncontrolled movement of air through a facade. A standard test measures it under set conditions, which is useful only if you know what it covers.

7 min read
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Testing

Structural and deflection tests for facades: what they measure

A structural test loads a full-size facade sample with pressure and records how far it moves. Knowing what each reading means helps you read a report without being misled.

7 min read
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Testing

Facade mock-ups: what to build, test and record

A mock-up is a chance to find a difficult detail while there is still time to change it. Make it representative, document it, and carry the result into production.

6 min read
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Testing

What ASTM E331 actually tests

A leaking facade is rarely a surprise: it is usually something a water test would have caught. Here is what the standard test does, and what it does not tell you.

7 min read

General guidance for orientation, not a specification. Applicable standards, values and details are confirmed per project with the facade consultant.

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