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Building envelope services, start to finish.

From design review and quality assurance to forensic investigations and field testing, PEC delivers independent expertise focused on the performance and durability of exterior building enclosure systems.

Water infiltration testing in progress Signature Service
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Water Infiltration Testing

Field water-infiltration testing is the most direct way to verify that an installed assembly performs the way it was designed and specified. PEC performs static and dynamic pressure testing on windows, curtain walls, storefronts, and wall assemblies using calibrated spray racks and digital manometers, with test pressures derived from the project's design requirements.

  • ASTM E1105 static and cyclic (dynamic) pressure testing
  • AAMA 501.2 nozzle testing for fixed glazing and wall joints
  • AAMA 502 (new fenestration) and AAMA 503 (storefront / curtain wall) field testing
  • Calibrated spray racks and digital manometers on every test
  • Test pressures calculated from project design pressure, with documented reduction factors
  • Detailed reports with pass/fail findings, photos, and leak documentation
Curtain wall and facade assessment

Building Envelope Consulting

Independent technical assessment of the systems that keep water, air, and moisture under control — windows and fenestration, exterior walls, roofing, and waterproofing. PEC supports new construction quality assurance, renovation evaluation, and condition assessments of existing facilities.

  • New-construction envelope quality assurance
  • Existing-facility condition assessments and capital planning support
  • Renovation and re-clad evaluation
  • Material, system, and detail recommendations for the Florida climate
  • Constructability-focused, manufacturer-neutral guidance
Low-slope roof observation

Roof Observation

Roofing is where many envelope claims begin. PEC provides quality-assurance observation during roofing installations, confirming that the work follows the approved drawings, specifications, and the manufacturer's requirements for warranty compliance.

  • Installation observation for low-slope and steep-slope systems
  • Manufacturer warranty-compliance verification
  • Flashing, termination, and detail review
  • Photographic documentation at every site visit
  • Punch-list development and close-out support
Forensic envelope investigation and destructive testing

Forensic Investigation

When buildings leak, the visible symptom is rarely the source. PEC combines field testing, targeted exploratory openings, and building-science analysis to find the true cause of water intrusion and condensation — and to document it clearly enough to act on.

  • Leak-source identification and water-intrusion diagnosis
  • Failure analysis of windows, walls, roofing, and waterproofing
  • Infrared thermography and moisture surveys
  • Exploratory openings and field water testing to isolate the source
  • Expert reporting for litigation support, insurance claims, and remediation
Property condition assessment of a building exterior

Due-Diligence Assessments

Before an acquisition, refinance, or major renovation, owners and lenders need a clear-eyed read on the condition of the building enclosure. PEC performs property condition assessments focused on the envelope — roofing, exterior walls, windows, and waterproofing — to surface deferred maintenance, active water intrusion, and the capital costs a buyer should plan for.

  • Pre-acquisition and pre-renovation property condition assessments
  • Envelope-focused evaluation of roofing, walls, fenestration, and waterproofing
  • Identification of active leaks, deferred maintenance, and end-of-life systems
  • Repair-cost and capital-planning input to support the transaction
  • Clear, photo-documented reports for owners, buyers, and lenders
Construction document and detail review

Document Review

The least expensive place to solve an envelope problem is on paper. PEC reviews drawings, specifications, and details — from early design through construction documents — for watertightness, durability, and long-term performance, catching transitions, terminations, and material conflicts before they reach the field.

  • Design-phase review of early concepts and critical detailing
  • Review of plans, sections, and details for envelope continuity
  • Specification review for testing, materials, and warranties
  • Water-, air-, and thermal-barrier continuity checks
  • Detail mark-ups and written design-review comments
  • Coordination of transitions between trades and systems
Bidding and construction documents

Bidding & Construction Documents

For repair and remediation projects, PEC prepares the scopes, strategies, and bid packages that let owners compare contractors on equal footing — and coordinates the process from issue to award.

  • Repair strategy and scope-of-work development
  • Construction documents and bid-package preparation
  • Bidder coordination and RFI response support
  • Bid leveling and award recommendations
  • Owner and contractor coordination through procurement
Pre-construction meeting and mock-up review

Pre-Construction Meetings

The details that matter most are settled before installation begins. PEC leads pre-installation meetings and mock-up reviews to align owners, contractors, and trades on the envelope-critical sequencing and transitions that protect the building.

  • Pre-installation and pre-construction meetings
  • On-site mock-up review and approval support
  • Sequencing and trade-coordination walkthroughs
  • Review of critical transitions and terminations
  • Clear expectations set before work begins
Shop drawings and submittals review

Shop Drawings & Submittals Review

Submittals are where the design intent meets what will actually be built. PEC provides technical review of window, curtain wall, roofing, and waterproofing submittals for compliance with the contract documents, applicable codes, and manufacturer warranty requirements.

  • Window, curtain wall, and storefront shop-drawing review
  • Roofing and waterproofing submittal review
  • Code- and specification-compliance verification
  • Warranty-requirement confirmation
  • Written review comments coordinated with the design team
Envelope services during construction

Services During Construction

Continuity through construction is what turns a good design into a watertight building. PEC stays engaged with periodic site visits, barrier and flashing inspections, and field testing — documented in clear, photographic field reports the whole team can use.

  • Periodic envelope site observation
  • Weather-barrier, flashing, and transition inspections
  • Field water testing at key milestones
  • Photographic field reports after every visit
  • Issue tracking through resolution

Have a project in mind?

Tell us about your building and what you're trying to solve. We'll recommend the right scope — and only the scope you actually need.

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