| The building envelope is a critical component of any facility since it both protects the building occupants and plays a major role in protecting the indoor environment and deterioration of materials and contents. The envelope can be considered the most important element of a building since it interacts with the harsh environment and the indoor heating, cooling, ventilating, and natural lighting needs.
Many claims regarding construction defects involve allegations of water or moisture intrusion. Having the experience to recognize where most mechanisms of failure occur, based on our testing experience, is crucial for effective representation.
At RAS, clients benefit from the diverse testing-related knowledge of our technical staff, and the latest technology employed in supporting experts. This convergence of experience and technology translates into the best possible outcome for forensic investigations. We offer testing for the Roof, Facade, Walls, Windows, Balconies and Garage.
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RAS provides extensive forensic services and testing of building materials and performance. Some of the services we apply to the envelope and indoor quality are:
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STRUCTURAL
| MOISTURE CONTROL
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-Slab Load Testing
-Testing of Corrosion on Reinforcing Steel
-Glass and Pickets railing Testing
-Strain gauge on concrete
| -Moisture real-time logging
-Relative humidity logging
-Differential pressure monitoring
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ROOFING MATERIALS
| LEAK DETECTION
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-Infrared and Impendance Testing
-Membrane uplift Testing
-Insulation Moisture Content
-Roof Fastener Uplift Testing
-Metal and Coping Caps Withdrawal -Testing
| -Water Leakage thru Roof
-Water Leakage thru Walls & Windows
-Interior Leaks Testing
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MASONRY & STUCCO
| IAQ-WEATHERIZATION
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-Pull-out Testing
-Reinforcing Mapping
-Foundation Ground Penetrating Radar
-Strain Gauge on Stucco cracks
| -Wall Sound Transmission Testing
-Air flow distribution and moisture
-Interior Mold and Radon
-Particles Test, Carbon Monox. Formaldehyde
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WINDOWS
| INTERIOR COVERINGS
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-Windows and Facades Air Leak Testing
-Sealants Adhesion Testing
| -Floor-Ceiling Sound Transmission
-Moisture in concrete floor
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-Alkali Silica Reaction Testing
-Carbonation Testing
-Chlorides Content Testing
-Dry Concrete Strength Testing
-Concrete Slump, Temperature, and Air content
-Moisture Testing
-Corrosion on Reinforcing Steel
-Post-Tension Strand Mapping
-Echo sound Testing
-Epoxy-Injected Depth Testing
-Air and Water Permeability
-Detection of embedded Pipes and Conduit
| -Plaza Deck Flood Testing
-Planter Box, Protective Barrier Chemical
-Facades Water Deluge Testing
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SEALANTS & EXPANSION
| PAINTING & COATINGS
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-Sealant Adhesion Testing
-Sealants Hardness and Humidity Testing
-Expansion Joints Adhesion Testing
-Expansion Joints Flood testing
-Expansion Joints Material Testing
| -Dry Painting Test
-Fresh Painting Test
-Painting Layers Thickness
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