How to Prepare Your Home for Weather Disasters
There’s significant evidence that weather-related disasters are on the rise. In 2020, the United Nations published a report that examined the number of disasters, as well as the ensuing lives …
Understanding Destructive Testing in Construction Litigation Cases
Building damage happens all the time. And determining whether the damage is due to improper construction or a manufacturing defect, as well as who is at fault, can be the …
Why Hire a Building Envelope Consultant?
We value buildings because they provide shelter and protect us from exterior elements like water, air, and noise – and that protection is exactly what a properly maintained building envelope …
Water Leakage Investigative Testing – Dos and Don’ts
Building damage caused by uncontrolled water penetration through exterior walls is a serious concern of owners, contractors, architects and product manufacturers. When a building owner has experienced water intrusion into …
Understanding The Importance Of Your Building Envelope
The importance of a building envelope cannot be overstated. It is the component that separates the exterior of the building from the interior. It’s the shell of the building, and …
Water Penetration Testing
Field testing of building exteriors for water penetration, usually simply referred to as “water testing,” is essential for identifying manufacturing and construction defects in windows, doors, skylights, and other openings …
Before & After Hurricane Tips For The Gulf Coast Region
Those who live in the Gulf Coast Region, especially residents of hard-hit areas like Northern Florida, are fairly savvy about preparing for a hurricane. But if it’s been a while …
Responsible Water Infiltration Testing in Construction Defect Cases: You Can Make Anything Leak…But Should You?
When an expert is called upon to provide testimony in a construction defect case involving water leakage, it’s often assumed that they’ve conducted their testing using ethical, scientifically-backed standards to …
Wall Talk: Barrier Systems
Chris Matthews of GCI Consultants hosted a recent Everything Building Envelope podcast, with guests Bret Taylor and Jason Bondurant on hand for a comprehensive discussion of how walls are constructed …
Behind the Facades
Chris Matthews, Vice-President of GCI Consultants, hosts the latest episode of the Everything Building Envelope podcast, with facades investigations on the agenda. He was joined by Shauna Serafini and Jason …