Curtain Wall Mockup Performance Test

It covers the full mockup review workflow for a curtain wall assembly, including setup documentation, air infiltration, water penetration, structural performance, thermal continuity, and final disposition. The template is designed to capture observable results, measured values, and any deficiencies or non-conformances found during testing. It is meant for a project-specific mockup, not a field inspection of every installed unit.

Use it before production fabrication and installation, when the project team is validating the proposed curtain wall assembly against the specified performance criteria. It is especially useful after design development, during submittal review, or before approving a manufacturer’s mockup. If the assembly has already been installed, this template is not a substitute for a field water test or punch list.

The review is typically led by the architect, façade consultant, testing agency, or quality representative, with the contractor and manufacturer present to observe and respond. The person completing the template should be able to verify test methods, record measured results, and identify non-conformances clearly. For structural or water testing, the responsible parties should be named in the documentation.

Yes. It is structured to support project requirements that commonly reference ASTM curtain wall test methods, AAMA/FGIA performance guidance, and general quality documentation practices. Depending on the project, it may also support envelope-related expectations tied to building code, fire/life-safety coordination, or owner performance criteria. The template does not replace the governing specification or test protocol.

A common mistake is recording only pass/fail without documenting the actual test method, pressure differential, spray rate, load, or duration. Another is failing to note where the deficiency occurred, which makes corrective action difficult to verify. Teams also sometimes skip calibration records or setup photos, which weakens the audit trail.

Yes. You can adapt it for unitized, stick-built, or hybrid curtain wall assemblies, and you can add project-specific acceptance criteria or interface checks. Many teams also add fields for anchors, perimeter fire safing coordination, sealant joints, or adjacent cladding transitions. Keep the core performance sections intact so the review remains comparable across mockups.

An ad-hoc checklist often misses critical test data, making it hard to prove what was tested and what failed. This template gives you a repeatable record of setup, measured performance, deficiencies, and corrective actions, which is much easier to review during approval. It also reduces back-and-forth because the same document captures the evidence needed to close out issues.

Attach calibration certificates, test setup photos, sketches, marked-up drawings, and any test reports or instrument logs that support the recorded results. If deficiencies were found, include photos and corrective action notes tied to the exact location on the mockup. That documentation makes the final approval decision easier to defend and easier to revisit later.