Commercial High Rise

Engineering Diagnostics investigates failures and designs repairs for exterior walls and windows. We have experience working on some of the largest commercial buildings in the U.S. We have investigated glass, glazing, EIFS, masonry, precast concrete cladding, metal cladding, sealants, metal curtain walls and waterproofing.

We are active in professional societies, such as ASTM, that write the standards for materials, design and inspection of building exteriors.

Typical high-rise failures include water infiltration, corrosion, deterioration of components and cladding, and material defects. We perform fieldwork as necessary to gather data, including water infiltration studies, vapor flow analysis, and condition surveys to identify causes of distress.

We also perform peer reviews of design documents for new commercial high-rise construction to identify details that may not perform as intended and to confirm that the details meet industry standards.

Failed elastomeric sealant joints may allow water into the building interior. Deteriorated sealant joints are one of the major contributors to water infiltration and associated building deterioration. Sealant failure may contribute to the following problems:

• Metal Anchor Corrosion
• Steel Framing Corrosion
• Water Damage
• Mold
• Masonry Cracking
• Masonry Spalling