Façades and roofs are the primary weather barriers protecting a building. When they fail, water ingress, corrosion, and thermal inefficiency quickly follow. The challenge? Many failures remain hidden within assemblies — undetectable until they cause costly damage. Without controlled, standards-based testing, repairs risk missing the root cause or failing under real-world conditions.
Atomic Projects’ Façade & Roof Testing Reports provide building owners, engineers, and insurers with evidence-backed performance data. We don’t guess; we test under replicable, measurable, and documented conditions, ensuring repairs are justified, precise, and compliant.
1. Testing Methods We Deploy
We use industry-approved, Australian Standard-aligned testing protocols, including:
- Static water penetration testing (AS/NZS 4284, ASTM E1105) to verify waterproofing performance.
- Hose stream testing to simulate wind-driven rain on cladding systems.
- Spray rack testing for windows, curtain walls, and glazing assemblies.
- Flood testing for flat roofs, podium decks, and membranes.
- Infrared thermography to detect trapped moisture and insulation failures without invasive works.
2. Targeted Building Elements
Testing is conducted on:
- Cladding panels, curtain walls, and rain screen systems.
- Roofing systems — both metal and membrane-based.
- Parapet walls, cappings, and flashings.
- Windows, doors, and joint sealants.
3. Standards & Compliance
All tests are performed in line with AS/NZS and relevant international standards. We ensure:
- Test procedures are fully documented.
- Measurements are calibrated and traceable.
- Results are defensible in disputes and insurance claims.
4. Reporting Deliverables
Our reports are more than raw data — they are decision-making tools:
- Annotated photos of test setups and results.
- Graphs and tables summarising moisture readings, leak locations, and test outcomes.
- Analysis linking failures to likely defect types (e.g., flashing termination, sealant breakdown).
- Recommendations for corrective action and estimated scope of works.
5. Integration with Repair Scopes
We bridge the gap between testing and rectification by:
- Aligning recommendations with available access and staging plans.
- Suggesting compatible materials and installation techniques.
- Ensuring repair scopes address both primary failures and secondary vulnerabilities uncovered during testing.
Outcome:
With our façade and roof testing services, stakeholders receive clear, defensible proof of system performance — or failure — and a precise roadmap to restoration. This eliminates speculative repairs, speeds up insurer approval, and ensures works are executed with confidence.
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— Ben Tran, General Manager, Atomic Projects
