Windows are one of the most integral components of your home or building. At GCI, we’re experts in everything that makes up your building envelope – the barrier between the …
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 …
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
A building envelope is the component that separates the exterior of the building from the interior. It’s the shell of the building, and as such, it is a key consideration …
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 …
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 leaks are often overlooked in the aftermath of the torrential rains and violent winds that wreak havoc on Florida’s buildings, yet they present a serious threat to the structure. …
March Newsletter
GCI Consultants Appoints Mike Bowie as Senior Consultant at new Virginia Office. GCI Consultants is pleased to announce the expansion of our expert team. Mr. Mike Bowie, Senior Consultant joined …
Everything Building Envelope Series
GCI Consultants Announces the Everything Building Envelope Series by Paul Beers. Visit (www.everythingbuildingenvelope.com), Listen and Subscribe Today! A unique podcast series is launching for those of you involved, working in …