Thursday / October 26, 2017 / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Evaluating the Laboratory and Field Performance of Windows and Curtain Walls in Large Buildings
AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250
Building projects for new construction and renovations often require testing of the exterior envelope of the building. The exterior envelope and its components are often required to be tested at 3 stages to assure performance to the design requirements for air and water tightness, structural integrity, thermal transmittance, acoustical transmittance, seismic movement and wind resistance from hurricanes, tornados and other storms. Testing is required of fenestration products including windows, doors and curtainwalls prior to gaining market acceptance, as well as at the pre-construction phase in which mock-ups of the exterior envelope are tested and finally, after installation in which field testing is conducted on installed fenestration systems.
Michael Hannan, AIA, from UL will explore the testing requirements and the value of product testing, pre-construction, mock-up testing and field testing. Participants will learn and understand why building project specifications often require testing, what the typical project specifications mean, how testing is conducted, the information it reveals and the positive impact testing provides to the building project.
Mike will cover:
- The performance requirements and three phases of testing required in building project specifications for the exterior envelope
- Window, door and curtain wall requirements in project specifications
- Pre-construction mock-up testing of the exterior envelope
- Field testing of installed fenestration systems
- Considerations for field testing readiness
- Exploring case studies to understand the value, importance, and findings from conducting air and water field testing
Bring your lunch; beverages provided.
