BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTING
Roofs, exterior walls, windows, doors and other penetrations.
Building Envelope Consulting is to discover why and how water is entering a structure.
The Roman aqueducts allowed water to flow into the cities - it was used for drinking, irrigation and to supply public fountains. At that time, the Romans used ingenuity and modern day science to ensure these systems were watertight because if the whole system failed, it affected many people's lives. Unfortunately today, poor construction techniques are the main culprits of water penetrating a home or building. Good building materials are available on the market and when they are applied correctly, the chances of water entering a home diminishes drastically. With experience, ingenuity, and best engineering practices, one doesn’t have to wonder after every rainstorm if the property will be wet or not.
BUSTAMANTE ENGINEERS
will listen to your concerns and send out our experts to evaluate, diagnose and offer in most instances a few choices of repair. This is all included in a report with recommendations of repair or further investigations. In most cases a site inspection and follow up report will provide the information needed to solve the problem. If you have concerns with your home or are looking to make improvements, please contact us and let’s discuss how we may be of value to you.
BUSTAMANTE ENGINEERS are able to provide the following services:
- Leak detection and moisture testing
- Design of waterproofing systems
- Long-term failing foundations and cost-effective repair options
- Cracking or water infiltration into basements, garages etc.
- Roof and attic issues - water infiltration, cut trusses, etc.
- Sudden structural problems due to weather events
- Litigation support with expert reporting
- Building improvements
