Roof Leakage Test

Astm e1105 and aama 501 2 test methods are good overall methods commonly used to test exterior walls sloped glazing and shallow pitched roofs to help identify leak sources.

Roof leakage test.

Flood testing to detect leaks and verify the quality of newly installed assemblies has a long history in the roofing industry. This astm testing procedure utilizes a calibrated spray rack with specific water pressures nozzles and distances to wet a wall with water at the rate of five gallons per square foot per hour. Astm d5957 standard guide for flood testing horizontal waterproofing installations is a guide for conducting flood testing of horizontal surfaces with slopes no greater than 1 4 in. Let the water run for 10 minutes to rule out each component from the bottom up.

Start at the lowest point that the water could be entering the roof system. The equipment is available for testing in both wet and dry conditions. It is commonly referenced as the standard for flood testing roof systems.