Preliminary Evaluation and Assessment
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RAS provides a full array of Pre-Construction Services and Testing for new or replacement Window and Storefront systems. After performing an initial preliminary evaluation and assessment of the actual condition of the existing Window and storefront systems and provides any necessary onsite testing, RAS collects all of the data and develops a comprehensive report and an estimated budget.
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Once the report and budget have been approved by an owner the project advances on to the Bid Process and Permitting Phase. RAS will not only prepare a complete set of “Specifications” and define the “Scope of work” for competitive pricing and permitting but will also assist in the Bid Review Process to assure that the proposals are technically aligned with all the Bid Document requirements. RAS will then prepare a Final Bid Tabulation Report and if requested will provide a contractor pre-qualification assessment of each company; testing an actual installed mockup provided by them while overseeing the installation and assessing the crew’s actual performance. The full set of Construction Documents for Contractor selection and Permit Application usually consist of specifications, Signed and Sealed detailed Window System Drawings, NOA Compliance and wind load calculations, fasteners layout calculations (if required), Glass and Glazing requirements and any test results that may have been required such as; coating adhesion, window water deluge and joint sealant adhesion testing.
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Acting as “Engineer of Record” or “Special Inspector” during this phase RAS oversees the actual installation of the Window and Storefront Systems and provides Quality Control of the process, being able to make immediate decision on any unforeseen condition. Upon completion of the installation RAS will provide all the necessary Testing Services to insure that the systems were installed according to recommended manufacturer recommendations and satisfies all the design criteria requirements, such as; coating adhesion, water deluge, cyclic wind pressure and joint sealant adhesion testing. At the completion of the work RAS provides the final inspection letter and inspection log, if required, to close the permit with the Building Department.
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Upon completion of the Window and Storefront installation and the Construction Phase of the project RAS will assemble and archive all test data on a Performance Data Base. This information will be available to the Owner for any possible warranty issues, insurance claims, annual inspections or as required by the Insurer.
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Windows stucco air and water permeability testing
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Windows hurricane shutter gauge surveying
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Coating adhesion testing on windows metal surfaces
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Windows water deluge testing
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Window Cyclic wind pressure test
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Windows sealant joints adhesion testing
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Windows sealants hardness testing
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