Whether you are in need of testing services to achieve building code product approval, to support the development of a new product, to reformulate an existing product, or to validate possible litigation strategies, PRI Construction Materials Technologies, LLC (PRI-CMT) is the testing laboratory partner that will deliver.
Testing Services is our core business. As such, we are vigilant about maintaining a state-of-the-art equipped facility, developing & retaining dedicated staff, and supporting our industry. We are recognized as an ISO/IEC Standard 17025 testing laboratory by the International Accreditation Service, Inc. (IAS) and maintain accreditations from the Miami-Dade County Building Code Compliance Office, the Florida Building Commission, and Cool Roof Rating Council.
Our accreditations cover a wide range of products, including, but not limited to, roof coverings, weather-resistive barriers, ventilation systems, coatings & adhesives, insulation & radiant barriers, fasteners, and more. We evaluate basic material properties, including:
Please find below a tabulated list of standardized Test Methods or Specifications that our laboratory performs. While this list is representative, it is not a complete list of testing services PRI-CMT is equipped to deliver; we encourage you to contact us about any testing need that may not be listed.
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| ASTM B 117 |
Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus |
| ASTM C 203 |
Standard Test Methods for Breaking Load and Flexural Properties of Block-Type Thermal Insulation |
| ASTM C 240 |
Standard Test Methods of Testing Cellular Glass Insulation Block |
| ASTM C 510 |
Standard Test Method for Staining and Color Change of Single- or Multi- component Joint Sealants |
| ASTM C 518 |
Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus |
| ASTM C 639 |
Standard Test Method for Rheological (Flow) Properties of Elastomeric Sealants |
| ASTM C 661 |
Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Elastomeric-Type Sealants by Means of a Durometer |
| ASTM C 679 |
Standard Test Method for Tack-Free Time of Elastomeric Sealants |
| ASTM C 719 |
Standard Test Method for Adhesion and Cohesion of Elastomeric Joint Sealants Under Cyclic Movement (Hockman Cycle) |
| ASTM C 793 |
Standard Test Method for Adhesion-in-Peel of Elastomeric Joint Sealants |
| ASTM C 920 |
Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants |
| ASTM C 1029 |
Standard Specification for Spray-Applied Rigid Cellular Polyurethane Thermal Insulation |
| ASTM C 1167 |
Standard Specification for Clay Roof Tiles |
| ASTM C 1183 |
Standard Test Method for Extrusion Rate of Elastomeric Sealants |
| ASTM C 1246 |
Standard Test Method for Effects of Heat Aging on Weight Loss, Cracking, and Chalking of Elastomeric Sealants After Cure |
| ASTM C 1247 |
Standard Test Method for Durability of Sealants Exposed to Continuous Immersion in Liquids |
| ASTM C 1371 |
Standard Test Method for Determination of Emittance of Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emissometers |
| ASTM C 1492 |
Standard Specification for Concrete Roof Tile |
| ASTM C 1549 |
Standard Test Method for Determination of Solar Reflectance Near Ambient Temperature Using a Portable Solar Reflectometer |
| ASTM D 4 |
Standard Test Method for Bitumen Content |
| ASTM D 5 |
Standard Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials |
| ASTM D 36 |
Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus) |
| ASTM D 41 |
Standard Specification for Asphalt Primer Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing |
| ASTM D 70 |
Standard Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials (Pycnometer Method) |
| ASTM D 88 |
Standard Test Method for Saybolt Viscosity |
| ASTM D 92 |
Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester |
| ASTM D 95 |
Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation |
| ASTM D 113 |
Standard Test Method for Ductility of Bituminous Materials |
| ASTM D 146 |
Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing and Waterproofing |
| ASTM D 225 |
Standard Specification for Asphalt Shingles (Organic Felt) Surfaced With Mineral Granules |
| ASTM D 227 |
Standard Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing |
| ASTM D 228 |
Standard Test Methods for Sampling, Testing, and Analysis of Asphalt Roll Roofing, Cap Sheets, and Shingles Used in Roofing and Waterproofing |
| ASTM D 412 |
Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension |
| ASTM D 522 |
Standard Test Methods for Mandrel Bend Test of Attached Organic Coatings |
| ASTM D 624 |
Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers |
| ASTM D 638 |
Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics |
| ASTM D 746 |
Standard Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by Impact |
| ASTM D 751 |
Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics |
| ASTM D 779 |
Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Paper, Paperboard, and Other Sheet Materials by the Dry Indicator Method |
| ASTM D 790 |
Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials |
| ASTM D 816 |
Standard Test Methods for Rubber Cements |
| ASTM D 828 |
Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Paper and Paperboard Using Constant-Rate-of-Elongation Apparatus |
| ASTM D 882 |
Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting |
| ASTM D 1187 |
Standard Specification for Asphalt-Base Emulsions for Use as Protective Coatings for Metal |
| ASTM D 1227 |
Standard Specification for Emulsified Asphalt Used as a Protective Coating for Roofing |
| ASTM D 1370 |
Standard Test Method for Contact Compatibility Between Asphaltic Materials (Oliensis Test) |
| ASTM D 1621 |
Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties Of Rigid Cellular Plastics |
| ASTM D 1622 |
Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics |
| ASTM D 1623 |
Standard Test Method for Tensile and Tensile Adhesion Properties of Rigid Cellular Plastics |
| ASTM D 1653 |
Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Organic Coating Films |
| ASTM D 1970 |
Standard Specification for Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection |
| ASTM D 1992 |
Standard Guide for Testing Synthetic Plasticizers Used in Rubber |
| ASTM D 2042 |
Standard Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in Trichloroethylene |
| ASTM D 2126 |
Standard Test Method for Response of Rigid Cellular Plastics to Thermal and Humid Aging |
| ASTM D 2196 |
Standard Test Methods for Rheological Properties of Non-Newtonian Materials by Rotational (Brookfield type) Viscometer |
| ASTM D 2370 |
Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Organic Coatings |
| ASTM D 2822 |
Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement |
| ASTM D 2823 |
Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Coatings |
| ASTM D 2824 |
Standard Specification for Aluminum-Pigmented Asphalt Roof Coatings, Nonfibered, Asbestos Fibered, and Fibered without Asbestos |
| ASTM D 2842 |
Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Rigid Cellular Plastics |
| ASTM D 3462 |
Standard Specification for Asphalt Shingles Made from Glass Felt and Surfaced with Mineral Granules |
| ASTM D 4402 |
Standard Test Method for Viscosity Determination of Asphalt at Elevated Temperatures Using a Rotational Viscometer |
| ASTM D 4479 |
Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Coatings-Asbestos-Free |
| ASTM D 4586 |
Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-Free |
| ASTM D 4798 |
Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method) |
| ASTM D 4799 |
Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Fluorescent UV, Water Spray, and Condensation Method) |
| ASTM D 4977 |
Standard Test Method for Granule Adhesion to Mineral Surfaced Roofing by Abrasion |
| ASTM D 5034 |
Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test) |
| ASTM D 5147 |
Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Modified Bituminous Sheet Material |
| ASTM D 5849 |
Standard Test Method for Evaluating Resistance of Modified Bituminous Roofing Membrane to Cyclic Fatigue (Joint Displacement) |
| ASTM D 6083 |
Standard Specification for Liquid Applied Acrylic Coating Used in Roofing |
| ASTM D 6134 |
Standard Specification for Vulcanized Rubber Sheets Used in Waterproofing Systems |
| ASTM D 6152 |
Standard Specification for SEBS-Modified Mopping Asphalt Used in Roofing |
| ASTM D 6162 |
Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements |
| ASTM D 6163 |
Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Glass Fiber Reinforcements |
| ASTM D 6164 |
Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Polyester Reinforcements |
| ASTM D 6221 |
Standard Specification for Reinforced Bituminous Flashing Sheets for Roofing and Waterproofing |
| ASTM D 6222 |
Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Polyester Reinforcements |
| ASTM D 6223 |
Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements |
| ASTM D 6226 |
Standard Test Method for Open Cell Content of Rigid Cellular Plastics |
| ASTM D 6298 |
Standard Specification for Fiberglass Reinforced Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheets with a Factory Applied Metal Surface |
| ASTM D 6380 |
Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt) |
| ASTM D 6381 |
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Asphalt Shingle Mechanical Uplift Resistance |
| ASTM D 6509 |
Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Base Sheet Materials Using Glass Fiber Reinforcements |
| ASTM D 6511 |
Standard Test Methods for Solvent Bearing Bituminous Compounds |
| ASTM D 6757 |
Standard Specification for Underlayment Felt Containing Inorganic Fibers Used in Steep-Slope Roofing |
| ASTM D 6769 |
Standard Guide for Application of Fully Adhered, Cold-Applied, Prefabricated Reinforced Modified Bituminous Membrane Waterproofing Systems |
| ASTM D 6848 |
Standard Specification for Aluminum Pigmented Emulsified Asphalt Used as a Protective Coating for Roofing |
| ASTM D 6878 |
Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet Roofing |
| ASTM D 7158 |
Standard Test Method for Wind Resistance of Sealed Asphalt Shingles (Uplift Force/Uplift Resistance Method) |
| ASTM E 96 |
Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials |
| ASTM E 283 |
Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen |
| ASTM E 330 |
Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference |
| ASTM E 331 |
Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference |
| ASTM E 547 |
Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference |
| ASTM E 1233 |
Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Air Pressure Differential |
| ASTM E 1918 |
Standard Test Method for Measuring Solar Reflectance of Horizontal and Low-Sloped Surfaces in the Field |
| ASTM E 1980 |
Standard Practice for Calculating Solar Reflectance Index of Horizontal and Low-Sloped Opaque Surfaces |
| ASTM E 2178 |
Standard Test Method for Air Permeance of Building Materials |
| ASTM E 2357 |
Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage of Air Barrier Assemblies |
| ASTM F 1306 |
Standard Test Method for Slow Rate Penetration Resistance of Flexible Barrier Films and Laminates |
| ASTM G 85 |
Standard Practice for Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing |
| ASTM G 151 |
Standard Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources |
| ASTM G 153 |
Standard Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials |
| ASTM G 154 |
Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials |
| ASTM G 155 |
Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials |
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| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 100 |
Test Procedure for Wind and Wind-Driven Rain Resistance of Discontinuous Roof Systems |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 100(A) |
Test Procedure for Wind and Wind-Driven Rain Resistance and/or Increased Windspeed Resistance of Soffit Ventilation Strip and Continuous or Intermittent Ventilation System Installed at the Ridge Area |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 101 |
Test Procedure for Static Uplift Resistance of Mortar or Adhesive Set Tile Systems |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 102 |
Test Procedure for Static Uplift Resistance of Mechanically Attached, Rigid Roof Systems |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 102(A) |
Test Procedure for Static Uplift Resistance of Mechanically Attached, Clipped, Rigid Roof Systems |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 103 |
Test Procedure for Self-Adhering Underlayments for Use in Discontinuous Roof Systems |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 104 |
Test Procedure for Nail-On Underlayment for Use in Discontinuous Roof Systems |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 108 |
Test Procedure for Wind Tunnel Testing of Air Permeable, Rigid, Discontinuous Roof Systems |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 110 |
Testing Requirements for Physical Properties of Roof Membranes, Insulation, Coatings, and Other Roofing Components |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 112 |
Standard Requirements for Concrete Roof Tiles |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 114 - Appendix D |
Test Procedure for Simulated Uplift Pressure Resistance of Adhered Roof System Assemblies |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 114 - Appendix E |
Test Procedure for Corrosion Resistance of Fasteners, Batten Bars, and Stress Plates |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 114 - Appendix F |
Test Procedure for Susceptibility to Hail Damage for Roof System Assemblies |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 114 - Appendix G |
Test Procedure for Susceptibility to Leakage for Approved Roof System Assemblies |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 114 - Appendix H |
Test Procedure for Small Scale QC and Physical Properties of Roof System Assemblies |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 114 - Appendix I |
Test Procedure for static and Dynamic Puncture Resistance of Roof System Assemblies |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 114 - Appendix K |
Test Procedure for F.I.T. Classification of Modified Bitumen Roof System Assemblies |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 116 |
Test Procedure for Air Permeability Testing of Rigid, Discontinuous Roof Systems |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 117(A) |
Test Procedure for Withdrawl Resistance Testing of Mechanical Fasteners Used in Roof System Assemblies |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 117(B) |
Test Procedure for Dynamic Pull-Through Performance of Roofing Membranes Over Fastener Heads or Fasteners with Metal Bearing Plates |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 117(C) |
Test Procedure for Dynamic Pull-Off Performance of Roofing Fastener Heads or Fasteners with Bearing Plates |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 121 |
FBC (HVHZ) TAS 121 Standard Requirements for Testing and Approval of Roofing Adhesives, Mastics, and Coatings |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 123 |
Standard Requirements for Mortar Used in Mortar Set Tile Systems |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 131 |
Standard Requiremenst for Thermoplastic Olefin Elastomer-Based Sheet Used in Single-Ply Roof Membrane |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 132 |
Standard Requirements for Testing and Approval of Sealants Used in Roofing |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 135 |
Standard Requirements for Fiberglass Reinforced Tile, Shingles, or Panels and Fiber Cement Shingles, Shakes, or Panels |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 138 |
Standard Requirements for Aluminum Pigmented Emulsified Asphalt Used as a Protective Coating for Roofing |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 139 |
Standard Requirements for White Roof Patch Specification |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 140 |
Standard Requirements for Nonfibered Roof and Foundation Coatings |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 141 |
Standard Requirements for Coal-Tar (Cutback) Roof Coating, Brushing Consistency |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 142 |
Standard Requirements for Coal-Tar Roof Cement, Asbestos-Free |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 143 |
Standard Requirements for White Elastomeric Roof Coatings Used for Coating Built-Up Roofs and Metal Roofing Systems |
| FBC (HVHZ) TAS 203 |
Criteria for Testing Products Subject to Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading |
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| ICC-ES AC07 |
Acceptance Criteria for Special Roofing Systems |
| ICC-ES AC08 |
Acceptance Criteria for Concrete Tile Underlayment on Spaced Sheathing - Reference Criteria |
| ICC-ES AC12 |
Acceptance Criteria for Foam Plastic Insulation |
| ICC-ES AC29 |
Acceptance Criteria for Cold, Liquid-Applied, Below-Grade, Exterior Dampproofing and Waterproofing Materials |
| ICC-ES AC38 |
Acceptance Criteria for Weather-Resistive Barriers |
| ICC-ES AC48 |
Acceptance Criteria for Roof Underlayment for Use in Severe Climate Areas |
| ICC-ES AC65 |
Acceptance Criteria for Concrete and Clay Tile Fasteners |
| ICC-ES AC71 |
Acceptance Criteria for Foam Plastic Sheathing Panels Used as Weather-Resistive Barriers |
| ICC-ES AC75 |
Acceptance Criteria for Membrane Roof-Covering Systems |
| ICC-ES AC115 |
Acceptance Criteria for Waterproof Membranes for Flooring and Shower Lining |
| ICC-ES AC127 |
Acceptance Criteria for Roofing Systems with Asphalt Shingles Made with Glass Felt - Reference Criteria |
| ICC-ES AC132 |
Acceptance Criteria for Attic Vents |
| ICC-ES AC134 |
Acceptance Criteria for Foamed Clay Roofing Systems (Proprietary) - Reference Criteria |
| ICC-ES AC148 |
Acceptance Criteria for Flexible Flashing Materials |
| ICC-ES AC152 |
Acceptance Criteria for Adhesive Attachment of Concrete or Clay Roofing Tiles |
| ICC-ES AC160 |
Acceptance Criteria for Nonasphaltic Fiberglass-Based Roof Underlayment |
| ICC-ES AC165 |
Acceptance Criteria for Asphalt-Coated Glass-Fiber-Mat Roof Underlayment |
| ICC-ES AC166 |
Acceptance Criteria for Metal Roof Coverings |
| ICC-ES AC180 |
Acceptance Criteria for Clay and Concrete Roof Tiles |
| ICC-ES AC188 |
Acceptance Criteria for Roof Underlayments |
| ICC-ES AC200 |
Acceptance Criteria for Plastic Battens Used in Clay or Concrete Tile Roof Systems |
| ICC-ES AC207 |
Acceptance Criteria for Polypropylene Roof Underlayments |
| ICC-ES AC212 |
Acceptance Criteria for Water-Resistive Coatings Used as Water-Resistive Barriers Over Exterior Sheathing |
| ICC-ES AC257 |
Acceptance Criteria for Corrosion-Resistant Fasteners |
| ICC-ES EG114 |
Evaluation Guideline for Rigid Polyethylene, Below-Grade, Dampproofing and Wall Waterproofing Material |
| ICC-ES EG270 |
Evaluation Guideline for Asphalt Shingles Made with an Attached Interply |
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| AATCC Method 127 |
Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test |
| ANSI A118.10 |
Load Bearing, Bonded, Waterproof Membranes for Thin-Set Ceramics Tile and Dimension Stone Installations |
| CRRC Test Method #1 |
Standard Practice for Measuring Solar Reflectance of a Flat, Opaque, and Heterogeneous Surface Using a Portable Solar Reflectometer |
| SBCCI SSTD 11-99 |
Test Standard for Determining Wind Resistance of Concrete or Clay Roof Tiles |
| UL 2218 |
Impact Resistance of Prepared Roof Covering Materials |
| UL 2390 |
Test Method for Wind Resistant Asphalt Shingles with Sealed Tabs |
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