We examine your project's building envelope needs, ensuring a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetics. With a focus on your goals, we guide you through the selection of optimal building envelope components. As your partners in success, we go beyond conventional reviews; we examine and refine every nuance of your project's schematic drawings and specifications. Experience a collaborative process that places your vision at the forefront. Facade + Envelope is not just about what we do; it's about bringing your architectural dreams to life.

As your project advances from the schematic design phase, we expertly guide you through the development of construction documents. Our dedicated team meticulously reviews your project's architectural drawings and project specifications, offering valuable recommendations on building envelope systems and components. Gain insights on transition details, ensure surfaces are suitable for waterproofing materials, safeguard all relevant building envelope areas, and achieve building code compliance. Experience a client-focused approach to bringing your vision to life.

When your unique glazing or cladding systems lack valid product approvals, we step in to craft testing protocols that go above and beyond the stringent demands of the Florida Building Code's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ). Our comprehensive testing covers everything from air and water infiltration resistance to wind loads and impact requirements. Trust us to ensure your new and custom-made glazing systems meet the highest standards, providing you with confidence and assurance.

Benefit from our wealth of expertise in crafting glazing and cladding systems as we meticulously evaluate calculation packages, ensuring your vision is exceeded. Our review spans beyond the calculations of windows, doors, canopies, and railings to include the specialty steel and aluminum structures that underpin these facade systems when necessary. Your satisfaction is our priority – entrust your calculations to a partner who understands the importance of precision in every detail.

Ensure the safety and security of your project with our Consulting Services for Building Code Compliance. Our team prioritizes your peace of mind by examining the architect's project documents and sub-contractor's submittals. We integrate the necessary Building Code requirements into our review comments, aligning every aspect of the process to preserve life safety and protect your valuable property.

Ensure proper coordination between your project vision and subcontractor submissions in the diverse building envelope trades. Our team reviews shop drawings and submittals, ensuring they not only meet the standards outlined in the Construction Documents but also align with local Building Codes. Experience a streamlined process that prioritizes your project's success.

We utilize the ASCE 7 standard to provide you with a detailed Wind Load Analysis, helping you understand the precise design wind pressure at every opening in your building. Armed with this valuable information, you gain the ability to select the most suitable building envelope system tailored to meet the specific wind loads of your project. Empower your decision-making process early, directly influencing project costs for optimal outcomes.

Experience custom-designed supporting structures crafted specifically for your facade cladding systems in aluminum or structural steel. Your vision is our priority, and we bring it to life by adhering to the standards set by the AA Aluminum Design Manual and AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. Whether it's creating structures for vertical glazing systems in expansive areas like lobbies or designing canopies with sloped glazing, we are dedicated to realizing your unique architectural goals.

In your pursuit of Product Approval (NOA), testing every glazing system size may not be practical. That's where we step in. Our team excels in crafting comparative analysis calculations, tailoring them to qualify diverse dimensions based on tested parameters. These calculations not only populate NOA tables but also ensure that your project's specific conditions meet the necessary standards.

We understand that navigating the process can be challenging, which is why we're here to simplify it for you. When you choose us, we take care of all the necessary documents for your Product Approval, such as test proposals, test reports, supporting calculations, engineering letters, and system shop drawings. Trust us to prepare these documents coordinated with your manufacturer's mockup drawings. Your success is our priority, and we're committed to making the approval process as smooth as possible for you.

Curious about your glass's structural capacity? We follow the ASTM E1300 standard to assess your glass's load resistance based on thickness, tempering, and interlayer choices. For unique glass applications like point-supported glass, glass fins, larger lites, and thicker lites not covered by ASTM E1300, we employ advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software. Trust us to evaluate and ensure the strength of your proposed glass before testing, giving you confidence in your architectural choices.

Discover tailored solutions to fortify your existing structures. Our experts analyze your building's composition, ensuring optimal performance. Whether it's repairs or replacements, we engineer components that align with your budget and aesthetic preferences, revitalizing your space.

Discover peace of mind with Façade + Envelope's water infiltration testing. We follow the AAMA 503 Voluntary Specification, ensuring your storefronts, curtain walls, and sloped glazing systems deliver unmatched resistance to water penetration.

Diagnose the efficacy of your installed storefronts, curtain walls, and slope glazing systems with our AAMA 501.2-compliant water infiltration testing. Our quality assurance and diagnostic field check focus on ensuring the joints, gaskets, and sealant details in your glazing remain permanently closed and watertight. Gain peace of mind knowing your building stands strong against water infiltration.

Assure the performance of your installed exterior features with our ASTM E1105 Water Infiltration Tests. Evaluate your windows, skylights, doors, and curtain walls by testing their resistance to water penetration under various air pressure conditions. Ensure the protection of your structures with our standardized testing approach.

Experience the confidence of a watertight terrace or deck with our flood testing services, conducted per the ASTM D5957 standard. We ensure the performance of your horizontal waterproofing installations. Your peace of mind is our priority.

Curious about how well your windows and doors stand up to air leakage? Our ASTM E783 Air Infiltration Testing offers a precise field measurement of air leakage rates in your installed exterior windows and doors. Uncover the efficiency of your building envelope with a straightforward procedure tailored for you.

Explore the performance of your newly installed fenestration products with AAMA 502 Field Testing. Our method assesses air leakage resistance and water penetration resistance under controlled conditions, ensuring your satisfaction with the product's performance.

Unlock the resilience of your roofing system with our TAS No 124 Load Testing. We assess and validate the uplift resistance of newly installed roofing systems, ensuring durability for existing membrane roofs and in new construction projects. Trust us to evaluate the pressure resistance of your roofing, providing insights crucial for reroofing and new constructions.

Uncover the reliability of your mortar or adhesive set tile system as we verify the bonding to both the tile and underlayment. For rigid discontinuous roof systems, our testing focuses on validating the effective mechanical attachment of components. Trust us to deliver a thorough assessment through the TAS No 106 Standard Procedure, providing you with the assurance that your structures are not just compliant but built to last. Your satisfaction and the integrity of your projects are our top priorities.

Our commitment to your safety is reflected in our adherence to the Testing Application Standard (TAS) No. 105. Discover a comprehensive testing procedure tailored to ensure the withdrawal resistance of fasteners, safeguarding the secure attachment of components to diverse substrate materials. Your confidence in the structural soundness of your project is our top priority.

Our expert team assesses the resistance of your EIFS-clad wall assembly to outward loads, providing valuable insights into its performance over time. Using the ASTM E2359 standard test method, we ensure that your building's exterior remains resilient and stands the test of time. Gain confidence in your wall assembly's durability with our client-focused Field Pull Testing.

Our expertise centers around ensuring your concrete and clay roof tiles meet the ASTM C1568 Standard Test Method. Uncover the resilience of your roofing system against mechanical uplift, assuring superior wind resistance. Trust Façade + Envelope to elevate your roofing experience.

Discover the strength and reliability of your exterior windows, doors, skylights, and curtain walls with our ASTM E330 Standard Test. We assess structural performance under uniform static air pressure differences in a specialized test chamber. Gain confidence in the durability of your building elements with our comprehensive testing approach.

We understand the importance of having confidence in the components chosen and designed during the consulting phases. That's why our Quality Control Services for inspections and testing are custom-tailored to ensure the proper installation of these crucial elements.

We actively participate in pre-inspection meetings, keeping you informed every step of the way. Our team regularly visits the job site, monitoring the installation of building envelope components to ensure strict compliance with approved documents. Throughout this process, our priority is to document and report any identified deficiencies in the installation promptly.

Your satisfaction is our goal, and we go the extra mile by communicating any noted deficiencies to all relevant parties. Subsequently, we re-inspect the corrected components once the subcontractors have addressed the issues. With Façade + Envelope, you can trust that our Quality Control Services are designed to provide you with the peace of mind you deserve during every phase of your project.

When issues arise in your building, we take the lead in uncovering the root causes, ensuring you get the solutions you need. Following industry standards and leveraging extensive experience in material selection, installation monitoring, and performance testing, we specialize in identifying failures – be it moisture intrusion or structural issues.

Our client-focused approach means we prioritize your concerns. Through investigation, including document reviews, interviews with key personnel, on-site inspections, and field testing, we pinpoint the exact source of the problem. Our commitment doesn't end there – we deliver comprehensive reports detailing our findings and provide recommendations for repairing or replacing the failing components. Trust us to navigate the complexities, so you can focus on a secure and resilient building.