CalCoast Labs

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Failure Analysis
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    We combine the resources of our extensive analytical section, physical property test section and experienced chemists to accurately elucidate failure mechanisms of building materials.

    Calcoast is well known nationally and internationally as the largest independent paint, coatings and sealant testing laboratory in America. We are equipped to perform practically every protocol in the ASTM list of paint, coatings, sealant solvents, pigment, and surfactant tests.

    We provide onsite field inspection services, sampling services, transport, chain-of-custody and sample storage.

    Typical failures we investigate are:

    1. Paint
    2. Sealant
    3. Building envelope deterioration
    4. Building facade components
    5. Roofing materials
    6. Structural members
    7. Flooring component and adhesives
    8. Wood siding- conventional and composite
    9. Cement plaster-stucco
    10. Concrete/reinforcing steel
    11. Masonry and grouting
    12. Window assemblies/glass
    13. EIFS/Sealant
    We will provide typical case histories for each failure category on client's request.

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