Unbiased, Data-Driven Building Science to Protect Structural Integrity, Optimize Lifecycles, and Mitigate Risk.
Every structure is a complex system of interconnected components, but the building enclosure and roofing system are its primary shields against environmental stress. Failures here lead to cascading issues: structural decay, compromised indoor air quality, and massive financial liability.
We provide independent, forensic-grade building science assessments for building enclosures and roofing systems. Leveraging advanced thermography, non-destructive moisture mapping, and physical performance testing, we deliver the definitive intelligence that property owners, insurers, and contractors need to make informed decisions. We do not sell repair services or materials; we provide objective, third-party clarity.
4 Pillars of Service Delivery
This comprehensive diagnostic approach can be broken down into four distinct phases of a building’s lifecycle:
1. Advanced Moisture Surveys & Enclosure Testing
Instead of relying on destructive guesswork, we utilize non-destructive, technology-driven methods to pinpoint anomalies within the building envelope before they manifest as costly failures.
Infrared Thermography: Deploying high-resolution thermal imaging to map sub-surface moisture, thermal bridging, and insulation deficiencies across low-slope roofing systems and vertical facades.
Impedance & Nuclear Moisture Metering: Verifying thermal anomalies with secondary non-destructive electronic testing to accurately delineate wet insulation boundaries.
Aerial Drone & Photogrammetry Mapping: Utilizing advanced aerial imaging for rapid, precise, and highly detailed visual and thermal documentation of massive or high-rise building portfolios.
Field Performance Testing: Conducting physical evaluations, including wind uplift testing, to verify structural resistance and code compliance.
2. Quality Assurance & Construction Oversight
Errors during the installation phase are the leading cause of premature envelope failure. Our independent oversight ensures that what is designed is actually delivered in the field.
Milestone Inspections & Technical QA/QC: Providing rigorous, third-party field inspections during critical phases of roof and enclosure installations to catch defects before they are enclosed.
Specification Review & Compliance Verification: Reviewing architectural specifications and manufacturer guidelines to ensure the selected assemblies are hygrothermally sound and legally compliant.
Install Protocols: Documenting construction milestones to ensure the contractor's work aligns precisely with project submittals and warranty requirements.
3. Asset Management & Lifecycle Optimization
Roofs and facades represent some of the largest capital expenditures for any property. We help portfolio managers move from reactive crisis management to proactive asset preservation.
Condition Assessments & Asset Mapping: Documenting the current baseline health of single properties or national real estate portfolios.
Restoration vs. Tear-Off Analysis: Determining if a compromised roof can be safely extended by 10 to 15 years through targeted repairs and high-performance fluid-applied coatings, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars compared to a premature total replacement.
Predictive Maintenance & Capital Planning: Providing clear, actionable data to help property managers accurately budget for repairs, maintenance, and eventual end-of-life replacements.
4. Forensic Support, Insurance & Risk Management
When structural failures occur or severe weather strikes, we provide the objective forensic analysis required to resolve disputes and guide remediation.
Pre & Post-Storm Forensic Evaluations: Delivering clear, scientifically backed documentation of storm-related wind or hail damage versus pre-existing deferred maintenance.
Claim Dispute Resolution: Providing independent, bonded testing data (such as uplift and moisture data) to eliminate ambiguity in complex insurance claims.
Expert Witness & Litigation Support: Offering authoritative building science testimony, forensic reporting, and deposition support for manufacturers, legal teams, and insurance carriers.
Who We Serve
REITs & Commercial Portfolio Owners: Protecting asset value across multi-family residential, healthcare facilities, and commercial developments.
Condominium Associations & Property Managers: Providing clear, transparent diagnostic reports that boards can trust for capital reserve studies and major repair projects.
Insurance Carriers & Forensic Engineers: Providing the independent field data and testing required to accurately underwrite risk or settle structural claims.
Contractors & Manufacturers: Serving as an independent validation partner to reduce warranty liability and confirm flawless execution.
