. A Building Envelope Survey is an extensive visual inspection of all exterior areas of the building and a comprehensive report. The report accurately details the current condition of the property from the roof edge to grade. The reports contain photographs with explanations of each deficiency and recommendations for repair and maintenance.
Building Envelope Surveys focus on four major areas:
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Building Envelope Surveys focus on four major areas:
- Observable condition of exterior surfaces – this would include stucco, brick, precast concrete, siding, etc.
- Observable condition of windows and doors.
- Moisture/ water control from roof to grade.
- List of deficiencies related to the building envelope.
Our Building Envelope Survey reports are useful in prioritizing and planning repairs and upgrades, now and in the future.
What to Expect
The Building Envelope Survey starts with an extensive visual inspection of the exterior areas of the property.
All observations are recorded and photographed. On completion, our report includes:
- A summary and details of the observations.
- Easy to understand descriptions of each deficiency.
- Recommendations specific to each deficiency
- Recommendations for maintenance.
Related Services
- Destructive Testing: If required, CBC Testing Engineers provides destructive testing services. For instance, this type of testing may involve drilling holes into exterior surfaces like stucco to insert moisture probes into the wall cavity below.
- Roof Condition Survey: The addition of the roof to the Building Envelope Survey includes a comprehensive observation of the condition of the roof.The roof condition report covers the same 4 areas covered in the Building Envelope Report.