Building Envelope Consulting

How do you evaluate the performance and integration of multiple building envelope components?

Exponent's building envelope consultants deliver specialized design and code conformance reviews by assessing the integrity, durability, and long-term performance of constructed building enclosure systems. In disputes, our architects, engineers, and scientists investigate concerns with building envelope design, materials, and workmanship for various building systems including roofing (e.g., asphalt, clay/stone tile, membranes), wall cladding (e.g., stucco/EIFS, manufactured stone, brick veneer, and siding products made from wood, vinyl, and fiber-cement), foundation waterproofing, fenestrations (windows and doors), and the critical interfaces between these building components.

Our forensic evaluations identify root causes of reported deficiencies, assess standard of care and performance impacts, and analyze interactions between components and their surrounding environment or mechanical systems. With decades of experience evaluating failures in flat and sloped roofing systems and assessing building façade performance across low- to high-rise residential, commercial, and industrial structures, our multidisciplinary teams deliver objective, data-driven findings that help our clients resolve their claims or disputes efficiently. 

Services

For 50+ years, we've thrived on solving unstructured problems that require bespoke solutions. Some of our services include:

• Property condition assessments
• Design reviews/building enclosure quality assurance
• Roofing/curtain wall/fenestrations consulting
• Building envelope litigation support and expert testimony
• Assessment of first-party property claims
• Property loss consultancy for extreme events (e.g., hurricanes, earthquakes)