Wet Sealing Glazing Systems to Halt Water Intrusion
“Wet Seal” is a term I think most in the glazing and construction industry are very familiar with, however if you google the words “wet seal” you will likely not …
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 …
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 …
Getting Real about Restoration Services
The “Everything Building Envelope” podcast recently treated listeners to a riveting discussion between host Derek Segal, a senior member of GCI Consultants, and Ken Larsen, a third-party evaluator with the …
Water Leakage Investigations
Water Leakage Investigations Paul Beers made a welcome return to the Everything Building Envelope podcast, following an extended hiatus as he helped clients recover from previous hurricane seasons. With water …
Hurricane Irma Recovery Tips
By Paul E. Beers Check out our podcast about Hurricane Irma Recovery tips by clicking here. Hurricane Irma passed through Florida Sunday and Monday, and thankfully it was not as …
Hurricane Matthew
After our recent experience with Hurricane Matthew, many on the east coast are glad that we’re approaching the end of the 2016 hurricane season. Matthew was primarily a water event …
GCI Consultants℠; receives Committed to Engagement Award™
August 12, 2016 West Palm Beach, FL GCI Consultants ℠, the Building Envelope Consulting Experts, proudly announces that it has just received the Committed To Engagement Award for the action …