Many building owners don’t give their building envelope a second thought, until unwanted water and other signs of deterioration appear. At Wapiti Inspections, we offer experience & guidance for both commercial and residential building enclosures and envelopes. 

 

• We investigate envelope/enclosure failure on existing buildings

• We offer project management for restoration
   

Every building enclosure comprises the roof, foundation, exterior walls, and all windows and doors. The enclosure is meant to protect against the elements, including moisture and temperature control. But design deficiencies, poor workmanship, or acts of Nature can result in structural failure. Many times there has been no oversight during construction, or any inspections afterward.
 

We employ infrared thermography and dedicated software to help determine the causes of failure. If your building has leaks, mold or rot, we’ll provide the information and strategies you need to start the repair process.

 

SIGNS THAT YOUR BUILDING ENCLOSURE IS FAILING

• Mould

• Water

• Rot inside a wall (often noticed during a repair for a different issue)

 

During our years of work on building enclosure restoration, we’ve seen many reasons for failure. Rain is often the culprit, but moisture that penetrates the building exterior or is trapped within the envelope can be due to a variety of reasons, including condensation, glass and material finish failures. The dramatic temperature changes from day to day in Alberta can also lead to cracking and component separation.