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# Farabaugh Engineering and Testing

Design, Consulting, & Testing

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## Posts

- [Building with Confidence: The Science Behind ASTM E1592 Uplift Test for Unbreakable Sheet Metal Systems](https://fetlabs.com/building-with-confidence-the-science-behind-astm-e1592-uplift-test-for-unbreakable-sheet-metal-systems/) - Title: Enhancing Structural Performance: Exploring ASTM E1592-05(2017) Uplift Test for Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systems Introduction: Sheet metal roof and siding systems are vital components of buildings, offering both protection and aesthetic appeal. To ensure their resilience against severe weather conditions, particularly high winds, the ASTM E1592-05(2017) standard test method is employed. In this Ensure sheet metal system reliability with ASTM E1592-05(2017) uplift #test. Evaluate structural performance, enhance safety, and comply with building codes for resilient roofs and siding.
- [Understanding AISI S915: A Look at Cold-Formed Steel Wall Stud Bridging Connectors](https://fetlabs.com/understanding-aisi-s915-a-look-at-cold-formed-steel-wall-stud-bridging-connectors/) - AISI S915, a test standard established by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) to assess the effectiveness of through-the-web punchout cold-formed steel wall stud bridging connectors.

## Pages

- [Testing Services](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/) - FET works directly with Accreditation services to ensure you are getting the highest quality and services for your certification needs. Farabaugh Engineering and Testing offers professional laboratory testing in: LABORATORY ACCREDITATIONS All independent test labs need accreditation in ISO standards to establish validity to their test procedures. In addition to a variety of testing services,
- [Certifications](https://fetlabs.com/ias-ac472-ac478-miami-dade-tdi-texas-department-of-insurance-fl-product-approval-iso-17025-aama/) - FET Labs has a variety of certifications to meet the needs of our clients. Each certification requires we provide specific testing to assure the product meets or exceeds the parameters of each test. We research each individual certification and use the appropriate testing. If you need a product tested please give us a call. If
- [ROOF PANEL TESTING SERVICES](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/) - Roof panel testing services includes a multitude of tests relating to Air Infiltration, Water Penetration and Structural Performance.
- [About US](https://fetlabs.com/about/) - History For over 35 years, Farabaugh Engineering and Testing has been providing testing, engineering services, and consulting services to the building components industry. FET is a family owned and operated business providing services to customers locally, nationally and internationally. Farabaugh Engineering and Testing employs professionals that excel in the backgrounds of engineering, product testing, auditing
- [IAS AC-478 Metal Buildings Assemblers inspection and audits](https://fetlabs.com/inspection-auditing/ias-ac-478/) - IAS AC-478 is the Accreditation criteria for inspection practices for Metal Buildings Assemblers (Erectors) Similar to the AC-472 accreditation the AC-478 focuses on the erection of a metal building system. A third party auditor (FET) will come out and audit the practices of General Contractors that put up (assemble or erect) metal buildings. In order
- [IAS AC472 Metal Building Systems Inspection and Audits](https://fetlabs.com/ias-ac472-ac478-miami-dade-tdi-texas-department-of-insurance-fl-product-approval-iso-17025-aama/ias-ac472-metal-building-systems-inspection-accreditation/) - IAS AC472 Metal Building Systems Inspection and Audits The IAS AC472 metal building systems inspection accreditation is one of several accreditation services FET offers for the metal building industry. The IAS AC472 audit is a complete audit reviewing processes, quality and procedures for metal building manufacturers. This audit replaced the AISC audit for the quality
- [IAS AC478 Metal Building Assemblers Inspection](https://fetlabs.com/ias-ac472-ac478-miami-dade-tdi-texas-department-of-insurance-fl-product-approval-iso-17025-aama/ias-ac478-metal-building-assemblers-inspection-accreditation/) - IAS AC478 Metal Building Assemblers Inspection Accreditation The IAS AC478 metal building assemblers inspection accreditation is one of several accreditation services FET offers for the metal building industry. The IAS AC478 audit is a complete audit reviewing processes, quality and procedures. It provides an extra level of quality for metal building contractors, erectors and assemblers.
- [Document Library](https://fetlabs.com/document-library/) - Please find links to our current publications. If you are looking for something that is not listed below, please contact our office.
- [Contact Us](https://fetlabs.com/contact-us-2/) - Email: info@fetlabs.comWebsite: www.fetlabs.com Farabaugh Engineering and Testing offers testing services, engineering services, IAS Audit Services and a full lab for customers locally as well as internationally. If you have a product that requires certification or need professional engineering services, please give us a call or email us today.Contact Farabaugh Engineering and Testing for all of
- [ASTM E1592 Wind Uplift Test](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/astm-e1592-wind-uplift-test/) - ASTM E1592 - Wind Uplift Test ASTM E1592 Wind Uplift Test is the standard test method for structural performance of sheet metal roof and siding systems by uniform static air pressure difference. The ASTM E1592 test method covers the evaluation of the structural performance of sheet metal panels and anchor-to-panel attachments for roof or siding
- [TAS 100](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/tas-100-test-procedure-for-wind-and-wind-driven-rain-resistance/) - TAS 100 Wind Driven Rain Test The Testing Application Standard TAS 100 is the test procedure for wind and wind driven rain resistance and increased wind-speed resistance of soffit ventilation strip and continuous or intermittent ventilation system installed at the ridge area.
- [TAS 201](https://fetlabs.com/tas-201-impact-test/) - TAS 201 - Missile Impact Test Testing Application Standard (TAS) 201 covers the impact test procedures. The TAS 201 testing method covers procedures for conducting the impact testing of materials as required by the Florida Building Code - Buildings. The TAS 201 test procedures provide a means of determining whether a particular product used as
- [TAS 201 Impact Test](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/tas-201/) - TAS 201 - Missile Impact Test Testing Application Standard (TAS) 201 covers the impact test procedures. The TAS 201 testing method covers procedures for conducting the impact testing of materials as required by the Florida Building Code - Buildings. The TAS 201 test procedures provide a means of determining whether a particular product used as
- [TAS 100 A TESTING SERVICES](https://fetlabs.com/tas-100-a/) - The TAS 100 A determines whether a soffit ventilation and a continuous or intermittent ridge are ventilation system installed within a discontinuous roof system consisting of an underlayment and a prepared roof covering provides sufficient wind driven rain resistance to allow minimal water infiltration through the soffit and ridge are vent during a the test
- [IAS AC-472 Audit](https://fetlabs.com/inspection-auditing/ias-ac-472-audit/) - The IAS AC-472 audit is the audit process for manufacturers of metal building systems. According to the International Accreditation Service: "The IAS Inspection Program for Manufacturers of Metal Building Systems is a comprehensive accreditation program based on the requirements of Chapter 17 of the International Building Code® (IBC). The criteria used to assess manufacturers pursuing
- [Window & Door Testing](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/window-door-testing/) - As an accredited testing laboratory by the American Architectural Manufacturer's Association (AAMA), FET is your major source for certification testing on all types of Windows and Doors. Test procedures are performed to meet the most current American and Canadian testing standards in the industry. The list below is a sample of our window and door testing
- [Field Testing](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/field-testing/) - FET can provide a wide array of Field Testing for project specific applications. From Windows and Doors to Curtain Wall and Skylights, we can perform the necessary on-site tests to meet job specifications and monitor product performance. The list below is a sample of our field testing services. If you require a Test that is
- [ASTM E2140](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/astm-e2140/) - Water Penetration Test ASTM E2140 standard test method for water penetration of metal roof panel systems by static water pressure head. The ASTM E2140 laboratory test covers the determination of the resistance to water penetration of exterior metal roof panel system side-seams, end-laps, and roof plane penetrations when a specified static water pressure head is
- [ASTM E283](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/astm-e283/) - Scope ASTM E283 is the standard test method for determining rate of air leakage through exterior windows, curtain walls, and doors under specified differential pressure conditions across the specimen. *Information provided by astm.org
- [ASTM  E72](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/astm-e72/) - ASTM E72 is one of the standard test methods used for conducting strength tests of panels for buildings. This test can be conducted on a vareity of panels including metal roof panels, metal wall panels, wall systems, store fronts, curtain walls, skylights and window systems. Various loads that can be put onto the system include:
- [Home](https://fetlabs.com/home-2/) - Design, Consulting, & Testing
- [ASTM E330](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/astm-e330/) - Scope The test standard ASTM E330 – Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylight and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference is used to evaluate the structural performance of various building envelope products. This test method is intended to represent the effects of a wind load on exterior building
- [Connection Testing](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/connection-testing/) - FET provides an abundance of testing applications for fasteners, substrates, and connection types including but not limited to: Testing Applications - Fasteners ( pullout, pullover, shear, .... etc) - Roof Clips - Wall Clips - Cyclic Testing - Structural Connections
- [Clay and Concrete Tile Testing](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/clay-and-concrete-tile-testing/) - CLAY AND CONCRETE TILE TESTING FET offers a variety of testing and engineering services to the Clay and Concrete Tile Industry. Testing of clay and concrete roof tiles focuses on uplift resistance and various performance criteria for the specific materials. FET also provides engineering services necessary to establish various coefficients and load capacities required by building codes.
- [Material Testing](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/material-testing/) - FET can perform testing on all types of materials. From Tensile Testing on steel to Density Testing on composite panels, we have the equipment and expertise to perform a wide variety of tests. The list below is a sample of our material testing services. If you require a Test that is not listed below please contact
- [Salt Spray Testing](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/salt-spray-testing/) - FET performs the Salt Spray (Salt Fog) Testing per ASTM B 117 Standard for a wide variety of products and building materials. One of the most widely used testing standards for corrosion analysis, the ASTM B 117 provides a controlled corrosive environment to produce relative corrosive resistance information of metals and coated metals for a
- [Roof Coping, Edge Flashing Testing, & Gutters](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-coping-edge-flashing-testing/) - FET can provide testing per the ANSI/SPRI ES-1 Test Standard for Roof Edge Terminations, Edge Flashings, Roof Copings, and gutters. Testing Services - ANSI/SPRI ES-1 Test RE-1, Roof Membrane Edge Termination Load Test - ANSI/SPRI ES-1 Test RE-2, Edge Flashing Load Test - ANSI/SPRI ES-1 Test RE-3, Roof Coping Load Test - ANSI/ SPRI GD-1, Structural
- [Roof & Floor Deck Testing](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-floor-deck-testing/) - FET provides a variety of testing to the Roof and Floor Deck Industry. From Shear Diaphragm to Uniform Structural Loading, we can perform testing on full scale assemblies to establish the performance values for each product type. The list below is a sample of our roof and floor decking testing services. If you require a Test
- [Skylight Testing](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/skylight-testing/) - FET can help you meet all of your testing requirements for Skylights. From individual component tests to large mock-ups, we have the expertise to perform job specific or product approval testing. The list below is a sample of our skylight testing services. If you require a Test that is not listed below please contact us at
- [Curtain Wall Testing](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/curtain-wall-testing/) - FET offers a variety of testing and engineering services to the Curtain Wall Industry. From individual components to large mock-ups, FET is accredited to perform testing necessary to meet specific project requirements and product approvals. The list below is a sample of our curtain wall testing services. If you require a Test that is not
- [AISI S908](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/aisi-s908/) - Base Test for Purlins / Standing Seam Roof System AISI - American Iron and Steel Institute - AISI S908 Base Test method for purlins supporting a standing seam metal roof system. The purpose of the AISI S908 test is to obtain the reduction factor for use in determining the nominal flexural strength of a purlin
- [SSTD 12](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/sstd-12-99/) - Impact Test SBCCI Test Standard for SSTD 12 from Wind-borne Debris. The SSTD 12 test is designed to evaluate wind-borne debris damage to impact protective systems and exterior glazed opening system.
- [UL 580 / UL 1897](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/ul-580/) - Uplift Resistance UL 1897 - Structural Performance Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 580 tests for Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies. The UL 580 test method determines the uplift resistance of roof assemblies consisting of the roof deck and roof covering materials. UL 1897 is the test method used to provide uplift resistance data for the evaluation of
- [ANSI / SPRI ES-1](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/ansi-spri-es-1/) - Roof Edge Flashing and Coping ANSI / SPRI ES-1 is the test method for wind design standard for edge systems used with low slope roofing systems. The ANSI / SPRI ES-1 tests for roof edge flashing and coping.
- [TAS 111](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/tas-111/) - Roof Edge Flashing and Coping Testing Application Standard (TAS) 111 is the test procedure for roof edge flashing and coping performance. The TAS 111 test procedures determine the resistance to uniform loading of a roof edge flashing and coping configuration as required in TAS 111. The TAS 111 test provides a means for determining the maximum
- [TAS 125](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/tas-125/) - Structural Performance Test Testing Application Standard (TAS) 125 is the standard test requirement for metal roof systems. The TAS 125 test method covers the testing requirements for structural and non-structural (architectural) metal roof panels.
- [FM 4470](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/fm-4470/) - FM 4770 is the approval standard through Factory Mutual for single-ply, polymer-modified bitumen sheet, built-up roof and liquid applied roof assemblies for use in Class 1 and noncombustible roof deck construction.
- [ASTM E1886](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/astm-e1886/) - Missile Impact Test ASTM E1886 is the test method used for the performance of exterior window, curtain walls, doors and impact protective systems impacted by missiles and exposed to cyclic pressure differentials. ASTM E1996 is the test method used for the performance of exterior windows, curtain walls, doors, and impact protective systems impacted by wind-borne
- [ASTM E1680](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/astm-e1680/) - Air Infiltration Test ASTM E1680 is the standard test method for rate of air leakage through exterior metal roof panels. This test method covers the determination of the resistance of exterior metal roof panels to air infiltration resulting from either positive or negative air pressure differences.
- [ASTM E1646](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/astm-e1646/) - Water Penetration Test ASTM E1646 is the standard test method for water penetration of exterior metal roof panels by uniform static air pressure difference. The ASTM E1646 test method covers the determination of the resistance of exterior metal roof systems to water penetration when water is applied to the outdoor face simulatenously with a static
- [Wall Panel Testing](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/wall-panel-testing/) - FET has become a major resource for testing in the Wall Panel Industry. Testing standards range from typical air and water testing to fatigue type structural testing and rain screen system performance. The list below is a sample of our wall panel testing services. If you require a Test that is not listed below please contact
- [ASTM E455](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/astm-e455/) - Shear Diaphragm Test ASTM E455 is the standard test method for static load testing of framed floor or roof diaphragm construction for buildings. The ASTM E455 test method covers procedures designed to evaluate the static shear capacity of a typical segment of a framed diaphragm under simulated loading conditions and to provide a determination of
- [ASTM E331](https://fetlabs.com/testing-services-2/roof-panel-testing/astm-e331/) - ASTM E331 is the standard test method for water penetration of exterior windows, skylights, doors and curtain walls by uniform static air pressures differential. The ASTM E331 covers the determination of the resistance of exterior windows, curtain walls, skylights and doors to water penetration when water is applied to the outdoor face and exposed edges
- [Home](https://fetlabs.com/home/) - Farabaugh Engineering and Testing Welcome to Farabaugh Engineering and Testing. FET (FETLabs) is a full service laboratory, testing, and engineering firm dedicated to providing quality testing and services to all industries. With a focus on the construction industry, FET labs provides testing for a variety of products such as metal roofing, clay tiles, windows, etc.
- [Links](https://fetlabs.com/links-2/) - At Farabaugh Engineering and Testing we conduct tests for a myriad of different agencies to provide the highest quality products available in the construction industry today. For more detailed information on each specific entity please click on the appropriate link below: ATSM http://www.astm.org/ Miami Dade http://miamidade.gov ICBO http://icbo.org IAS http://www.iasonline.org/ TDI http://www.tdi.texas.gov/ AAMA http://www.aamanet.org/ IAS
- [Inspection / Auditing](https://fetlabs.com/inspection-auditing/) - Farabaugh Engineering and Testing offers inspection and auditing services for a wide variety of industries including the IAS AC472, AC473, and AC478. A few of the industries that we work with include metal roofing and construction, commercial and residential roofing, home building projects, clay and slate tiles, and even metal buildings. For information on any
- [Engineering Services](https://fetlabs.com/engineering-services/) - As a professional engineering services company, we do business with a number of industries both locally and internationally. A few of these include: commercial and residential roofing, home building and construction, metal buildings, windows, doors and skylights, and clay and slate tile industries. For over thirty-five years, Farabaugh Engineering and Testing has been in the
- [Industries](https://fetlabs.com/industries/) - At Farabaugh Engineering and Testing we provide quality testing, lab services, consulting and engineering for a variety of industries specific to construction including: Metal Buildings Metal Roofing Commercial Roofing Residential Roofing General Construction Home Building Construction Windows, Doors, Skylights Clay Tiles Slate Tiles If you have a specific product that you need tested please contact
- [Wind Load Analysis](https://fetlabs.com/engineering-services/wind-load-analysis/)
- [Steel Design](https://fetlabs.com/engineering-services/steel-design/)
- [Load Span Tables](https://fetlabs.com/engineering-services/load-span-tables/)
- [Test Data Analysis](https://fetlabs.com/engineering-services/test-data-analysis/)
- [Roof Purlins](https://fetlabs.com/engineering-services/roof-purlins/)
- [Wall Girts](https://fetlabs.com/engineering-services/wall-girts/)
- [Custom Members](https://fetlabs.com/engineering-services/custom-members/)
- [Professional Engineering](https://fetlabs.com/engineering-services/professional-engineering/)

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