Perhaps the most important component of a structure is the building envelope. This is the area that separates the interior environment from the exterior. This “protective shell” not only shelters the indoor environment from exterior elements, it also plays the primary role in efficient climate control.
A proper building envelope includes a solid structure, drainage plane, air barrier and thermal barrier. When just one of these components fails, damage to a building can easily occur. Fortunately, our infrared thermography can inspect all of the envelope’s components and detect any anomalies more efficiently and vividly than digital imagery. Infrared imaging is completely non-destructive and non-intrusive, too.
The Experience Your Structure Needs
Our envelope survey experience spans more than fifteen years, and consists of multi-family and commercial properties across the Midwest. We have the ability and expertise to inspect a large number of building envelopes and quickly determine a structure’s condition. On rare occasions we may recommend small test-cuts to further inspect areas of concern and verify the level of damage revealed by our infrared testing equipment.
We recommend that a building envelope survey be conducted before the warranty on a property expires. Even if a structure is relatively new, sheathing damage can exist, and a survey from NES can provide the necessary documentation and proof to remedy the situation while a building is still under warranty.
Whether you are purchasing a new property, about to embark on a renovation, or are nearing the end of your warranty period, NES can detect hidden damages to your building’s all-important envelope and potentially save you significant money.
