Construction Materials Testing and Certification

Construction Materials Testing and Certification -From Roof To Foundation

Construction materials is one of QAI’s areas of expertise. We offer comprehensive testing services for a vast array of building products in the broad areas of construction materials, roofing products, doors, fire doors and windows. Our registered logo opens doors to new markets and new business streams. The QAI Registered Trademark shows compliance when the Code calls for a product or system to be “listed and labeled” to a standard, per the guidelines of ISO 17065.  Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of building products can rest assured that QAI and its skilled team of construction materials testing technicians, will walk you through the process and complete your project in a professional manner with efficient turnaround time. Our certification mark is recognized with building officials throughout North America. We also list your products in our Listing Directory, which helps publicize your brand. QAI Laboratories (QAI) conducts comprehensive evaluations for research and development and to establish code compliance and code authority recognition on building systems and components.

Accreditations and Standards

QAI is an accredited testing certification, and inspection agency with the International Accreditation Service (IAS) and Standards Council of Canada (SCC), and recognized by CCMC, Florida Building Commission, Miami-Dade County, Los Angeles City Building Department, California State Fire Marshal, and others.

Contruction Materials Testing and Certification

Our multi-national facilities test and certify a wide range of building products, anywhere from full-scale construction assemblies to small-sized materials properties. With modern and fully equipped construction materials testing laboratories, QAI can avaluateyour roofing materials, structural members, insulation, cladding, windows, doors, flooring, interior finishes, membranes, anchors, perform ASTM e136 combustibility tests and more. In addition, we offer services to help expedite your product to market. Our senior staff is extremely familiar with the certification programs and can help you through all aspects of your application, dramatically reducing your pre-launch timelines.

WALL SYSTEMS TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

• EIFS, Direct-Applied, One-Coat
• Modular Building Panels, Sandwich Panels, Siding Panels, Interior Partitions
• Insulations (Spray Foams, Fibrous Batt, Blanket & Board, Aerogels, Cellulosic & Loose Fill, Vacuum Panels, etc.)
• Interior and Exterior Substrates and Sheathing
• Fire rated certification of construction materials

ROOF SYSTEMS AND WALKING DECKS TESTING

• Membranes, Clay & Concrete Tile, Cementitious Shakes & Shingles, Metal Tile, Plastic Shake & Panels, Wood Systems Underlayments
• Cementitious & Elastomeric Deck Systems
• PVC/Composite Decking, Railing & Patio Covers

INTERIOR SURFACE MATERIALS TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

• Solid Surface, Engineered Stone
• Stone & Tile
• Wall, Floor & Window Coverings

PLUMBING PRODUCTS TESTING

• Lavatories, Showers, Tubs, Spas
• Piping
• Fittings & Fixtures

WEATHERPROOFING AND SEALANTS TESTING

• Air Sealant Foams (One and Two Component, Low Pressure/Can Foam Systems)
• Waterproofing and Damp proofing, Liquid
• Applied and Sheet Membranes
• Weather-Resistive Barriers, Air Barriers,
• Vapor Retarders, Flashing and Below Grade
• Membranes
• Ceramic Tile Underlayment
• Structural and Glazing Sealants
• Crack Repair Systems
• Peel and Stick Membranes

WINDOWS AND DOORS TESTING

Factory Inspections

QAI offers building products factory inspections that support your manufacturing process. Learn more here.

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