Forensic Services
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Regional laboratories on both coasts and the Midwest minimize travel and
incidental costs typically encountered when employing building forensic experts
for litigation support.
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Over 30 years experience in a wide range of projects for schools, hospitals,
government buildings, hotels, sports and entertainment complexes.
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Wide range of field test equipment
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Experienced staff in all capacities of forensic services from condition surveys to court testimony
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Value
When condensation or water-leakage problems occur, an investigation is needed before corrective
action can be taken or grounds for liability can be determined. As the leader in fenestration
and building-materials performance testing, Architectural Testing provides forensic services to
give scientific findings along with our expert opinion.
Our services help minimize or eliminate the problem’s financial impact,
identify responsible parties, and develop remedial plans to meet the
objectives. We also assist architects, consultants, and contractors by
verifying that products are properly installed.
Architectural Testing forensic services include:
- Investigation: data collection, review of design and project documents and
correspondence, interviewing concerned parties
- Site inspection, conducted visually and with instrumentation
- Testing to reproduce the conditions when the problem occurs
- Providing advice during development of remedial plans
- Construction change order analysis
- Comparing the design with the constructed application
- Expert witness testimony
- Heat-loss audit
Innovations
Architectural Testing pioneered the use of infrared thermal imaging technology
as a non-destructive diagnostic tool to detect the sources of heat loss, air
flow, water vapor, or moisture infiltration. If defective products are discovered,
our materials laboratory can analyze components, sealants, and gaskets. We can
subject materials to accelerated weathering testing and property analysis to
diagnose problems in detail. We can also draw upon other disciplines to gauge the
impact of key variables, such as heat or wind, and then use computer modeling to
evaluate and remediate the problem. Where extensive analysis or remediation is
required, our engineering department can provide reports and plans with a
Professional Engineer’s seal.
Insights and Possibilities
Many variables affect the performance and
service life of fenestration products and building materials. That’s why it’s
valuable to work with a firm that offers a comprehensive range of laboratory,
environmental, and field test programs. With Architectural Testing, you get the convenience of
securing your forensic testing from an independent laboratory that doesn’t just
provide expert witnesses, but also scientific facts.
Our customers draw upon our expertise in over 700 test methods performed in
accordance with ASTM, AAMA, ANSI, military, and international standards,
including ICC. Architectural Testing continually develops procedures and
applies new test methods to meet customer requirements.
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