Building Science Consulting and Forensic Investigation
Many properties, notably
those constructed in the past 15-20 years, were not built to the minimum requirements of the building codes and standards. These properties
are defective and sub standard.
A building does not need to exhibit obvious or pronounced problems, such as interior moisture,
exterior staining or cracking, to be in need of serious/major repair or replacement. The only way to know if your property
would be classified as defective and sub standard is to have it evaluated whether it is residential or commercial. It is most important to note that the person evaluating the property should not have any financial interest
or gain in the outcome of the evaluation, such as, performing contracting repair work.Some states have enacted restrictions
on law suits brought against original builders and in almost all cases home owner's insurance does not cover repair/replacement
as a result of construction defect.
Repairs and or replacements should always have a building science consultant to perform third
party independent oversight. Someone who has the knowledge and expertise to ensure the project meets the building codes
and standards and who utilizes common sense because property owner's should only have to go through this one time, so it needs
to be done properly the first time.
We’re pleased to offer a wide variety of consulting and
investigation services, including:-
Condensation, Corrosion and Moisture Investigations
- Calibrated Bond Testing
- Impact-Echo Analysis of Masonry and
Concrete
- Indoor
Air Quality Surveying
- Source
Identification & Ventilation Assessment
-
Rain Penetration/Spray Rack Wetting
- Air Leakage / Blower Door Testing
- Air
Movement / Air Pressure Field Mapping
- Reintrainment / Tracer Gas Testing
- HVAC System / Flow & Pressure Measurement
- Recommendations for Repair and Redesign
- Follow-up
Testing
- Expert
Services for Resolution of Claims
- Exterior Building Survey
-
Historical Project Document / Specification Review
- Causation Reports Regarding Construction
Claims
- Test
Results
- Compliance
Observation Reports
- Video
Documentation / Graphic Exhibits
- Defect / Issue Matrix Preparation
