Case Study

Case Study: Skylight Leak Investigation at a Palm Beach Luxury Residence

Stephanie LaingBuilding Codes, Building Envelope, Case Study, GCI Consultants ℠, Skylights

Skylights are a common feature of luxury home design, offering natural light and architectural elegance. However, if improperly installed, they can become a hidden source of water intrusion and costly …

Spray rack performing ASTM water infiltration testing on a window assembly.

The Importance of Hiring a Nationally Accredited Field Testing Agency: A Technical Perspective

Stephanie LaingBuilding Envelope, Construction, GCI Consultants ℠, Quality Control, Water Infiltration, Windows

In the evolving landscape of building envelope performance, field testing is a cornerstone of ensuring durability, performance, and occupant safety. As a building envelope consulting firm accredited as a certified …

Water Penetration Testing

cbeecherBuilding Codes, Building Envelope, Construction, GCI Consultants ℠, Quality Control, Windows

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 …