Window and Door Leak Testing In Las Vegas

In Las Vegas, even though it doesn’t rain as much as other states like Oregon or Washington, we still get our fair share. Enough to actually cause water intrusion issues in your home or business. Window and door rain leaks are the most common aside flat roof leaks. With some older homes, windows and doors are most prone to rain leaks and water intrusion.

Window Rain Leaks and Water intrusion Here in Las Vegas

Window leaks can be extremely inconvenient when it rains. Having your leaking windows tested by a professional water intrusion specialists is important. A rain leak testing company that possesses the right equipment to perform the tasks of locating the source of the leak. Most of the times with leaking windows cause by rain, we perform the ASTM E1105 water intrusion test. This test is a standardized test which is very common when rain leak testing or water intrusion testing of windows.

ASTM E1105 Spray Rack Testing of Windows and Doors

The most precise way to perform water intrusion testing on your Las Vegas windows, is the administer the ASTM E1105 water intrusion test. This entails using a specialized spray rack on the outside in conjunction with a vacuum system, and air tight chamber placed on the inside.

In a nutshell, the exterior spray rack system is a calibrated water spray system. The water pressure used on the spray rack is usually dictated by a special calibration test. Once the spray pressure is known, the rack can be placed in accordance with the ASTM E1105 test.
On the inside, there is a vacuum system that will pull air through the pressurized air chamber at a very specific pressure.

Las Vegas Door Rain Leaks and Water Intrusion Testing

Door systems can be quite troublesome when it comes to locating rain leaks. Assessing for water leaks in doors entails several procedures. Inspect the seals and weather stripping visually for indications of deterioration or damage. Subsequently, employ a specialized spray wand to apply water along the periphery and center of the door, while an individual monitors from the interior for any indications of water infiltration. It assists in identifying potential leak locations that may require sealing or repairs. Water leak testing of door systems necessitates a specialist with extensive prior experience in conducting such assessments.

A water hose is not the recommended way for testing water leaks in doors from any manufacturer. Water hoses must not be utilized for testing the water resistance of doors, walls, roofs, or windows. The volume and pressure of water are excessively high for most door systems to withstand, and utilizing a water hose may inevitably cause a leak.

What is the procedure for doing water tests on these doors to detect leaks?

Moisture penetration may occur due to inadequate installation. While rain leaks may originate from the product itself, in either scenario, water that fails to drain properly can cause harm to the interior of your building. This is where water infiltration testing, such as the type we conduct, proves beneficial. We have evaluated numerous sliding and swinging door systems in Los Angeles. By comprehending the installation of these systems, we may identify their vulnerabilities, so enhancing the efficacy of our tests.