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Façade failure investigation

When glass breaks, water gets in or the envelope underperforms, we find the cause and define the fix.

Façade failure investigation

When glass breaks, the façade leaks (water, air, vapour or condensation) or the building envelope underperforms, we provide in-depth investigation and analysis.

We establish the causes of failure and recommend remedial and preventive measures. We also provide expert opinion in claims, disputes, arbitration and litigation.

Highlights

  • 07.1

    Glass breakage

    We investigate why glass breaks and define measures to prevent recurrence.

  • 07.2

    Leakage

    We analyse water, air, vapour and condensation problems.

  • 07.3

    Envelope performance

    We investigate poor envelope performance and recommend improvements.

  • 07.4

    Expert opinion

    We give expert opinion in claims, disputes, arbitration and litigation.

What we do 5

  1. On-site failure inspection
  2. Root-cause analysis
  3. Remedial recommendations
  4. Preventive recommendations
  5. Expert witness reports

The right diagnosis avoids unnecessary replacement costs.

Frequently asked questions

What problems do you deal with?

Glass breakage; water, air, vapour and condensation leaks; and poor building envelope performance.

Do you support legal proceedings?

Yes. We provide expert opinion in claims, disputes, arbitration and litigation.

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