SELECTED PROJECTS...

The following represent a sampling of the building envelope survey, moisture testing, failure investigation, technical consulting, and retrofit design projects that Building Envelope Technology & Research, Inc. has engaged in during the past seven years.  The below listed projects include examples of surveys, investigations, retrofit and new construction design consulting, and on-site monitoring during construction, retrofit, or repair work.  If you are interested in viewing additional project profiles tailored to a specific aspect of the building envelope, please contact our office. 

Moisture Intrusion and/or Condensation Investigations

§         Alderwood Plaza, Estate of James Campbell (CMU and Stucco Cladding, Low- and Steep-Slope Roofing Windows, Doors and Sealant)

§         Riverside High School, Riverside School District (Masonry Cladding, Single-ply Roofing, Windows, and Doors)

§         McDermoth Elementary, Aberdeen School District (Brick Cladding)

§         Meridian Junior High, Kent School District (Stucco Cladding, and Modified Bitumen Roofing)

§         ViewPark Garage, Harborview Medical Center (Below- and Above-Grade Waterproofing)

§         Village Square I, Preston Gates & Ellis (EIFS Cladding)

Testing and Analysis Services

§         Infrared Thermography

§         Electrical Capacitance Moisture Testing

§         Electrical Impedance Moisture Testing

§         Rilem Tube Absorption Testing

§         Calcium Chloride (CaCl₂) Testing

§         Material Testing

§         Microscopy Work

§         Water Testing

§         Flood Testing

§         Invasive Testing

§         Highland Park Condominiums, Homeowners Association (Invasive Testing - Built-up Roofing)

§         Multi-Family Development, Seattle Development Group (Water Testing - Vinyl Windows)

§         Lakeridge Square South Office Building, Metzler North America (Flood Testing - Plaza Deck Waterproofing)

§         Union Station, Opus Northwest (Flood Testing - Plaza Deck Waterproofing)

§         ViewPark Garage, Harborview Medical Center (Excavation of Overburden and Investigation of Above-Grade Waterproofing)

§         West Ridge Park Apartments, Popkin Development (Invasive Testing - Dismantling of Siding and Roofing)

Building Envelope Evaluation Surveys

§         Bush Hotel, Seattle Chinatown International District Public Development Authority (Exterior Wall Cladding)

§         Max Hale Building, Archdiocesan Housing Authority (Brick Cladding)

§         Olympic High School, Central Kitsap School District (Roofing, Cladding, Sealant, and Flashings)

§        Watermark Tower, CDC Property Management (Roofing, Waterproofing, Cladding and Windows Survey with Suspended Drop)

§         50 Commercial Buildings for Purchase/Sale, Speaker Properties (Roof Surveys)

§         Numerous Community Centers, Seattle Department of Parks & Recreation (Roofing, Cladding, Flashings, etc.)

Design Review and Consulting

§         City of Seattle Facilities Building, City of Seattle (Roofing Retrofit)

§         Kitsap Conference Center, Opus Northwest (New Construction Cladding, Roofing, Waterproofing, Windows and Doors)

§         United States Postal Service, Seattle Processing & Distribution Center, USPS/URS (Major Reroofing Project)

§         University House at Issaquah, ISQH LLC (New Construction Cladding, Roofing, Waterproofing, Windows and Doors)

§         Uwajimaya Village, Lorig Associates (Cladding, Roofing, Waterproofing, Windows and Doors)

Application Monitoring

§         Numerous Schools, Central Kitsap School District (Recladding, Reroofing, Flashing and Sealant Projects)

§         Edmonds Library, S.M. Stemper Architects (Plaza and Planter Waterproofing)

§         Harvard Estates, Studio Meng Strazzara (New Construction Cladding, Roofing, Waterproofing, Windows and Doors)

§         Lakeridge Square South Office Building, Metzler North America (Cladding, Roofing, Waterproofing, Windows and Doors)

§         The Lakeshore, ERA Care Communities (Recladding, Roof Repairs, etc.)

§         Union Station, Opus Northwest (Above-Grade Waterproofing, Low-Slope Roofing)

§         University House at Issaquah, ISQH LLC (New Construction Cladding, Roofing, Waterproofing, Windows and Doors)

§         University House at Issaquah, ISQH LLC (New Construction Cladding, Roofing, Waterproofing, Windows and Doors)

Litigation Support, Dispute Resolution

§         Townhomes/Condominiums, Holmes, Weddle & Barcott (Deck Waterproofing and Flashings)

§         Riverside High School, Riverside School District (Cladding, Roofing)

§         Seattle Heights Towers, Peery, Hiscock, Pierson, Kingsman & Peabody (Roofing, Waterproofing, Flashings)

§         Woodward Middle School, Bainbridge Island School District (Cladding, Windows, Doors and Roofing)

Technical Training

§         Evergreen State College Maintenance Personnel Training (Roof Repairs)

§         Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation Maintenance Personnel Training (Roofing and various maintenance)

§         United States Postal Service Maintenance Personnel Training (Wall Panel, Sealant, and Roof Repairs)

Guest Lecture / Technical Presentation

§         National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Roofing Industry Educational Institute (RIEI) – Roofing and Flashing Technology

§         Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) Seminar(s) – Roof Ventilation

§         Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) Seminar(s) – Moisture Intrusion, Mold Abatement