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Construction Forensic Investigation
Sometimes you need to look under the hood to find the problem. This true of cars and building facades. When puzzling building problems occur, the most direct approach may be a construction forensic investigation. This means to use scientific methods to discover the cause. Often it also means, take the construction apart and look inside.
We forensically disassemble troubled parts of the building facade, layer by layer until the problem becomes clear.
Every step of the forensic disassembly is documented. We issue clearly explained and well illustrated reports describing the problem.
Then, based upon our 40 years of experience and scientific principles, we propose repairs. Upon request, we may perform the indicated repairs test them for effectiveness.
Areas of Construction Forensic Investigation
Areas of Investigation
These are typical building issues that can be candidates for a forensic investigation:
- Caulk/Sealant failure
- Coping leaks or failure
- Curtainwall leaks or failure
- EIFS (or stucco) leaks or failure
- Flashing leaks or failure
- Glass breakage
- Glass fogging or seal failure
- Masonry leaks or failure
- Panel system leaks or failure
- Roofing leaks or failure
- Storefront leaks or failure
- Window leaks or failure
Tools and Equipment Used
Tools and Equipment Used
- Boom lift / scissors lift
- Caulk/sealant guns and tools
- Data loggers for moisture and temperature
- Glass thickness and coating meter
- Glazing cups and glazing tools
- Hand tools and power tools
- High Resolution Camera
- Humidity meter, including absolute humidity
- Infrared camera
- Masonry tools
- Moisture indicator paper
- Moisture meter
- Polariscope for finding stresses in glass
- Safety equipment (Personal Protective Equipment) Scaffolding
- Thermometer and thermocouple
Call to discuss your Construction Forensic Investigation
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