Facilities Consulting & Testing
Tierra’s Facilities Department takes a clinical approach to addressing existing facility concerns and providing quality assurance in new construction and existing structures. Detailed site inspections, specialty testing, and review of construction documents to identify building system deficiencies, determine the issues and provide solutions. Our major areas of specialization include, but are not limited to:
Specialty Testing
Air & Water Infiltration Testing
- ASTM E783 and E1105
- AAMA 501.2 Spray Nozzle Test
- Flood testing on roof and wall systems
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
- Locating reinforecement/conduit in concrete systems
Air Barrier Testing
- ASTM E779
- ASTM 1827
- ASTM E1186
Load Testing
- ASTM E196
Roof Testing
- FM 1-52 / TAS 124 Wind Resistance
- TAS 105 Fastener Withdrawal Resistance
- Nuclear Moisture Survey
Non-destructive Testing
- Infrared Thermography – Envelope and Roof
- Sanitary Plumbing Leak Testing
Floor Slab Testing
- ASTM E1155 Floor Flatness
- ASTM F1869 Calcium Chloride
- ASTM F22170 Relative Humidity
- ASTM E303 / ANSI A137
Coefficient of Friction / Slip Testing
- ASTM E303
- ANSI A137 / B101
Consulting
Property Condition Assessments
Quality Assurance Monitoring
- Roof Installation
- Waterproofing Installation
- Fenestration Installation
Accessibility Compliance Assessments
Building Envelope and Roof Surveys
- Forensic Investigations
- Failure Analysis
- General Condition Assessments