Roof Leakage Test

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.

Roof leakage test.

The farther you move away from where the leak is showing on the interior the more time you will have to give each component to test for leaking due to the fact that if that component is leaking the water now has to run farther before it shows on the interior. It is commonly referenced as the standard for flood testing roof systems. Flood testing to detect leaks and verify the quality of newly installed assemblies has a long history in the roofing industry. The equipment is available for testing in both wet and dry conditions.

Start at the lowest point that the water could be entering the roof system. The benefits of this roof diagnostic a fast and accurate method of locating leaks in most types of waterproofing membranes. 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.