Brick Masonry Testing using the ASTM C1715-10 method

The ASTM C1715-10 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Water Leakage Performance of Masonry Wall Drainage Systems is a standard procedure for determining the ability of a masonry wall drainage system to collect water that penetrates the exterior wythe during rainstorms and direct this water back to the exterior via weep drainage systems. This test procedure requires drilling small ½-inch holes in the exterior brick façade. Plastic tubing is then inserted to the inside edge of the brick wall system. Water is then applied at a low-volume consistent flow into each of the holes. During the test we document the ability or inability of water to exit the wall system via the weep drainage holes. This testing can be used to identify failures in the flashing systems, document cause & origin of water infiltration, determine the effectiveness of thru-wall flashing repairs, or quality assurance for new construction. Quality assurance testing is especially useful during the commissioning of a new building.


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