Glazing Consultants International LLC

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Facade Assessments are used for a variety of purposes including due diligence inspections, annual maintenance programs, litigation and claims analysis or prior to a remediation process.

Due Diligence Inspections typically include an interior and exterior inspection of the glazing, exterior walls and roofs to document the age, condition and current performance of each system.  Interior moisture surveys are also often a part of a due diligence inspection.  Depending upon the findings of the initial inspection, field water infiltration tests and frost point tests of insulated glass may also be performed.  Once all the information is gathered, a report is issued outlining any observed issues with repair recommendations and budget remediation costs.

Annual Maintenance Inspections of facades can identify maintenance issues before they affect system performance and increase the service life of the system. Building envelopes are often ignored components of a building and without annual inspections, small issues become very expensive over time to repair.

When law suits or claims with the threat of litigation arise, a facade or roof assessment can provide the information necessary to defend a claim or suit. Or, in the case of improper workmanship and performance issues, such as water leakage, a facade or roof inspection can be the basis for a claim.  Facade inspections also are used to document conditions and deficiencies with wall systems, glazing or roofs prior to a remediation program.  This in concert with field testing and destructive investigations can provide the information needed to develop a repair and renovation plan.

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