Building Envelope Institute 

Industry Approved Roofing Testing Standards,
Presented by Chris Nelson, Senior Consultant
Mr. Nelson will provide an overview of the industry standard and approved test used for performance, investigation, forensics and quality assurance of new and existing roof systems. The session will describe the purpose and how to provide test protocols such as FM 1-52 to include the bonded pull test and the negative pressure tests, as well as discuss visual construction observations as discussed by Factory Mutual and protocols for roof investigation.

Industry Approved Waterproofing Testing Standards,
Presented by Chris Nelson, Senior Consultant
During this session Mr. Nelson will discuss some important testing and observation procedures for waterproofing applications. This session will describe how to provide testing during application and after for assuring applications of proper mil thickness & for flood testing of waterproofing applications in accordance with ASTM D5957. This section should provide insight to assist the attendee when investigating, designing, specifying, and observing waterproofing installations.

Industry Approved Exterior Wall Testing Standards,
Presented by Chris Nelson, Senior Consultant
Mr.  Nelson will review various types of testing that can be used during installation or investigation of exterior walls to test performance or for forensic purposes. These types of test will include testing of sealants to en- sure proper adhesion or reasons for failures, as well as various types of window & curtain wall testing for water infiltration to include an overview of AAMA 501.2 and ASTM E1105 with discussion on the AAMA 502 & 503 requirements when performing pressure testing of windows. In addition, Mr. Hinojosa will discuss different types of exterior wall testing and investigation techniques including ASTM E2359 for exterior bonded pull testing of EIFS construction.

Investigation Tools                                                Presented by John D. Shepherd, RRC, RRO

Mr. Shepherd will review and analyze the benefits of various tools and equipment used by the informed and competent consultant (most of the equipment discussed will be on hand for inspection by the attendees).

Building Envelope Investigation Protocols & Methodology,
Presented by John D. Shepherd, RRC, RRO
During this session Mr. Shepherd will: Review standardized protocols available for use by the consultant for investigation of the building envelope including ASTM D7053, D5957, E2128 and E2018, and other investigation protocols. The presentation will wrap up with a walk through of a typical building envelope investigation.

Additional Testing Standards

Presented by John D. Shepherd, RRC

Mr. Shepherd will review alternative testing protocols used by consultants that are not specific ASTM standards, including water testing standards for roofs and attic vents, protocols for taking roof and waterproofing samples for laboratory testing, testing sheet metal (thickness, soldered joints, etc), roof cutouts (for BUR, base sheet nailing, single-ply, SPF, etc.), etc.

Leak Investigations Case Studies
Presented by John D. Shepherd, RRC, RRO
Mr. Shepherd will present a number of case studies of various roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall investigations. The session will include useful investigation tips for leak investigations, condensation related problems & new construction inspections.

Thermography as an Investigation Tool/HAMM,
Presented by Scott Wood, Level III Thermographer
Mr. Wood will provide an overview of the four building barriers (HAMM); heat, air, moisture (bulk) and moisture (vapor) discussing the barrier requirements and placement in the building envelope. Infrared thermography provides the means to make heat visible by detecting energy emitted from objects within the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum helping to “see” HAMM. During the discussion of HAMM, thermal images demonstrating how infrared thermography allows the investigator to noninvasively “see” heat, air and moisture flows will be presented.

Thermography for Roofing & Waterproofing Investigations,
Presented by Scott Wood, Level III Thermographer
Mr. Wood will discuss the current standard, ASTM C1153, for its use of thermography as an investigation tool for roofing & discuss how infrared “sees” moisture in roof environment. Thermography’s distinct advantages & disadvantages for noninvasive roof investigations will be presented.

Thermography for Wall Investigation,
Presented by Scott Wood, Level III Thermographer
Infrared thermography is a noninvasive tool for wall investigations of water intrusion, insulation quality, structural support and air barrier evaluations. Both ASTM standards C1153 and C1060, first written in the 1990s will be discussed in their relation to current use of infrared thermography as well as RESNET’S Interim Guidelines for Thermographic Inspections of Buildings. Mr. Wood will: review these standards available for use by the consultant for investigation of the building envelope; the various tools and equipment used by the informed and competent consultant (most of the equip- ment to be discussed will be on hand for inspection by the attendees), provide an overview and walk through of the details for a typical building envelope investigation using infrared thermography.