Fenestration Testing

Need fast, reliable fenestration testing to meet compliance deadlines? Element provides comprehensive testing for windows, doors, and building envelope systems, ensuring optimal performance and regulatory compliance. With quick turnaround times and expert teams, we help you navigate complex standards and deliver accurate, actionable results through both lab and field testing – all backed by ISO 17025 quality protocols.

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What is Fenestration Testing at Element?

Fenestration testing evaluates the performance and compliance of all building envelope systems, including windows, doors, glazing, framing, and insulation. At Element, we provide comprehensive laboratory and field-testing services to verify that your complete fenestration system meets industry standards, covering thermal performance, structural integrity, air and water leakage, and impact resistance. Our testing ensures your fenestration products perform optimally under real-world conditions.

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What can Element offer you for Fenestration Testing?

Key tests offered

Element are your single-source partner for advanced fenestration system testing, thanks to our comprehensive suite of laboratory and field tests for full system evaluation, including:

Thermal testing
Structural testing
Infrared thermography surveys
Forensic analysis and inspection
Air leakage and water penetration
Acoustic testing
Hurricane impact cycling

In addition to these full system tests, we also provide independent testing services for windows and doors.

Components and materials we test

Partner with us for comprehensive testing of your entire fenestration system, including windows, doors, glazing systems, framing components, and full building envelope assemblies, ensuring all components perform optimally under real-world conditions. Our expertise covers both individual components and integrated systems, ensuring thorough performance validation.

Methods and solutions offered

Access both laboratory and field-testing capabilities, including mobile testing equipment for on-site fenestration system verification, ensuring full performance evaluation under design conditions. We provide root cause analysis, remedial action recommendations, and litigation support when needed. Our ISO 17025 protocols ensure reliable, accurate results every time.

Standards we test to and products we test

These are our most prevalent requests. Don't see what you're looking for? Contact us!

American Architectural Manufacturers Association:

AAMA 501
AAMA 501.1
AAMA 501.2
AAMA 501.5
AAMA 502
AAMA 503
AAMA 508
AAMA 509
AAMA 910-93
AAMA 920
AAMA 925
AAMA 1304
AAMA 1503
AAMA 1506
AAMA 1701.2
AAMA 1704
AAMA 1801
AMA/WDMA/CSA101/1.S.2/A440

American National Standards Institute:

ANSI Z97.1

American Society for Testing and Materials:

ASTM C423
ASTM D1003
ASTM E90
ASTM E283
ASTM E331
ASTM E547
ASTM E330
ASTM E413
ASTM E424
ASTM E547
ASTM E783
ASTM E987
ASTM E 997
ASTM E1084
ASTM E1105
ASTM E1363
ASTM E1425
ASTM E1886
ASTM E1996
ASTM E2068
ASTM E2190 / E2189
ASTM F588
ASTM F842
ASTM F1233
ASTM G154/G155

Canadian Standards Institute:

CAN/CGSB 12.8
CAN/CSA A440
CAN/CSA A440.2

International Standards Institute

ISO 10140-2

North American Fenestration Standards

NAFS 101/I.S.2/A440

National Fenestration Rating Council

NFRC 100
NFRC 101
NFRC 102
NFRC 200
NFRC 400
NFRC 500

Testing Application Standard

TAS 201
TAS 202
TAS 203

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

Meeting Tight Deadlines

Fast response times and strategic testing locations ensure quick turnaround on your certification needs, helping you meet critical compliance deadlines like ENERGY STAR® 7.0.

Navigating Complex Compliance

Our expert engineers provide hands-on guidance through stringent requirements, leveraging our affiliations with leading industry associations to ensure full compliance.

Ensuring Reliable Results

ISO 17025 quality protocols and state-of-the-art technology deliver consistently accurate testing data you can trust for critical decision-making.

Building Performance Verification

Comprehensive on-site and laboratory testing capabilities help identify and resolve performance issues before they become costly problems.

Why Choose Element

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Single-Source Testing Partner

One trusted partner for all your fenestration testing needs, eliminating multiple vendor coordination.

Comprehensive Fenestration Expertise

Testing for entire building envelopes. We specialize in thermal, structural, air leakage, water penetration, and hurricane impact testing, covering systems and components.

Advanced Mobile Testing Capabilities

On-site testing for real-world conditions. With state-of-the-art mobile equipment, we can assess fenestration systems under site conditions, validating field performance.

Industry-Leading Affiliations

Supported by top industry associations. Element is affiliated with CSA, NFRC, WDMA, and more.

But don't just take our word for it

See what others have to say about partnering with Element

Staff are very friendly, have a fast response time, and have great technical knowledge.
Nolan Baira,
Vision Extrusions

Frequently asked questions

What types of field testing do you offer?

Our mobile equipment enables on-site evaluation of building envelope performance under design conditions, including air leakage, water penetration, and structural testing.

Why is field performance evaluation important during construction?

Field performance evaluation is a crucial quality control measure during construction, ensuring that manufacturing variations and site conditions meet prescribed performance requirements. This proactive approach helps prevent future issues.