Water damage leak investigation and testing using an astm e 1105 spray rack system.
Sliding door water test.
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Water collects on both sides of the track where the sliding part of the door sits and where it slides.
Aim a garden water hose with a sprayer set on mist or low at the outside of the sliding door.
As the name indicates this test is designed to examine a door or window s resistance to water pressure.
Aama 501 1 standard test method for water penetration of windows curtain and doors using dynamic pressure note.
If you cannot re create the leak problem inspect the interior of the door for stains or rust.
Testing conducted on bi fold door and adjacent wall envelope to locate the source of water intrusion.
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Water resistance test pressure is capped at 12 00 psf for the u s.
If a brick or two or three has a backward tilt the water can begin to seep behind the brick.
This continues until either the necessary standard has been met or until the water has penetrated the surface.
The water pressure to the nozzle must be 205 to 240 kpa 30 to 35 psi unless a lower pressure is unavoidable such as at a multistory building but not lower than 172 pa 25 psi.
Second one shows the unmoving side of the door and the track where the moving part slides into when opened.
With your raked joint water can collect to a slight degree on the small shelf.
To carry out the test a uniform water spray is applied to the surface area and air pressure increased.
First one shows the screen track and the track where the sliding half of the door sits when it s closed.
Performance on this test is measured in classes with class 1 indicating 15 minutes of pressure with no leaks.
Test the door for the location of the leak.
Spray the door and look for the leak location.