BUILDING ENCLOSURE TESTING
Proven testing. Practical answers. Better buildings.
PaladinDTS provides data-driven enclosure testing to ensure your envelope is tight, durable, and ready for use. We help contractors and owners prevent surprises by identifying issues early and delivering clear, actionable guidance.
MEMBRANE & WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
» Fluid-applied membranes
Mil thickness (wet/dry), adhesion pull testing, and installation verification.
» Self-adhered membranes
Adhesion testing and installation verification.
» Waterproofing systems
Adhesion testing, mil thickness, electronic leak detection, and visual inspection.
INSULATION & THERMAL PERFORMANCE
» Spray foam insulation
Density, adhesion, thickness, and installation verification.
» Thermal barrier thermography
Infrared imaging to identify voids, thermal bridging, and air leakage.
AIR BARRIER & AIRTIGHTNESS
» Whole-building pressurization
Measures overall airtightness and air barrier performance (blower doors).
» Component airtightness testing
Field chamber testing of windows, doors, and curtain walls.
WATER INTRUSION & ROOF SYSTEMS
» Water penetration
Verifies resistance of walls, windows, and assemblies to water intrusion.
» Roof systems
Thermography, electronic leak detection, and seam inspection.
David Burks (below) is one of two ABAA-certified auditors in Kentucky.
We help you confirm performance, resolve issues, and move forward with confidence.
DIAGNOSTIC INVESTIGATIONS (EXISTING BUILDINGS)
» Thermographic inspections
Identifies air leakage, moisture issues, and thermal anomalies.
» Leak investigations
Combines infrared, smoke tracing, and field testing to isolate sources of air and water infiltration.
PROJECT SUPPORT
» Document review & RFIs
Review drawings for continuity and constructability of enclosure systems.
» Pre-installation meetings
Clarify installation requirements, sequencing, and detailing before work begins.
EXAMPLES OF TESTS PERFORMED:
• Air Infiltration
» ASTM E783
• Water Penetration
» ASTM E1105, E2128, E331, and D5957
• Masonry Wall Drainage / Transition Material
• Whole-Building Air Leakage
» Using blower door with thermographic or smoke testing
» ASTM E1186, E779, E1827, and USACE 2012
• Thermographic Inspections
» Roof systems (ASTM C1153)
» Insulation systems (ASTM C1060)
• Spray Foam Insulation Verification
» Adhesion, thickness, and density of mediumdensity spray foam insulation
• Fluid-Applied Membrane Verification
» Adhesion and mil thickness
• Self-Adhered Membrane Verification
» Adhesion performance
