Mock-Up Testing

Laboratory Evaluation of Preconstruction Exterior Wall System Mock-ups

ISO 17025 accredited laboratory providing comprehensive exterior wall performance testing.

Development of testing scope and adaptation of standard procedures to meet project specific needs

Fabrication staff capable of building chamber structures accurate to plans and specifications

Experienced Testing Staff with knowledge of façade design and testing to assist in troubleshooting.

Indoor chambers (structures) for mock-ups as tall as 42’.

Overhead crane system to assist in mock-up erection.

Client office space, conference rooms.

Conveniently located 1 mile from Central Wisconsin Airport.

Certification testing in accordance with AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2 / A440

Air Infiltration/Exfiltration

Water Penetration (Static and Dynamic)

Water Penetration (Rapid Pulsed Air)

Structural Performance

Proof Loads

Thermal Cycling

Interstory Movements

Static Seismic Movement

– Forced Entry
– Impact and Cycling
– Dynamic Vent Opening

Mock-Up Testing Services

Standards:

  • AAMA 501 Methods of Test for Exterior Walls
  • AAMA 501.1 Test Method for Water Leakage of Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors Using Dynamic Pressure
  • AAMA 501.4 Recommended Static Testing Method for Exaluating Curtain Wall and Storefront Systems Subjected to Seismic and Wind Induced Interstory Drift
  • AAMA 501.5 Test Method for Thermal Cycling of Exterior Walls
  • AAMA 501.7 Recommended Static Test Method for Evaluating Windows, Window Wall, Curtain Wall and Storefront Systems Subjected to Vertical Interstory Movement
  • AAMA 501.9 Surface Temperature Assessment for Condensation Evaluation of Exterior Wall Systems
  • AAMA 513 Test Method for Determining of Forces and Motions Required to Activate Operable Parts of CW and AW Class Operable Windows, Sliding Glass Doors, and Terrace Doors in Accessible Spaces
  • ASTM E283 Test Method for Air Leakage
  • ASTM E330 Test Method for Structural Performance
  • ASTM E331 Test Method for Water Penetration Uniform Static Air Pressure
  • ASTM E547 Test Method for Water Penetration Cyclic Static Air Pressure
  • ASTM E2068 Test Method for Determining of Operating Force of Sliding Windows and Doors

CORPORATE OFFICE & LABORATORY
Mosinee, WI

Phone: 715-693-TEST (8378)
Fax: 715-693-0689

Quast Consulting and Testing, Inc

1055 Indianhead Drive
Mosinee, WI 54455

FIELD OFFICE
Chicago, IL

Matt Wendland
Phone: 715-302-0098

CORPORATE OFFICE & LABORATORY
Mosinee, WI

Phone: 715-693-TEST (8378)
Fax: 715-693-0689

Quast Consulting and Testing, Inc

1055 Indianhead Drive
Mosinee, WI 54455

FIELD OFFICE
Chicago, IL

Matt Wendland
Phone: 715-302-0098