Case Studies

 


Below are a few examples of forensic architectural projects. Click each photo to open a larger version. Once the larger version is open you can navigate to the next image in the series.

Destructive investigations; removal of cornice piece of material for testing and evaluation of underlying conditions

Destructive investigations; removal of cornice piece of material for testing and evaluation of underlying conditions.

 

Construction defects; image annotated for reporting.

Construction defects; image annotated for reporting.

 

Corroded shelf angle and fastener.

Corroded shelf angle and fastener.

 

Pressurized window water testing for compliance and specifications.

Pressurized window water testing for compliance and specifications.

 

Pressurized window water field test of mockup window.

Pressurized window water field test of mockup window.

 

Forensic evaluation instruments.

Forensic evaluation instruments.

 

Plant material in gutters causes water to back up into adjacent walls and soffits.

Plant material in gutters causes water to back up into adjacent walls and soffits.

 

Mortar missing in brick masonry wall allows water into interior of building.

Mortar missing in brick masonry wall allows water into interior of building.

 

Recladding in progress.

Recladding in progress.

 

Destructive investigation uncovers rot and mold growth from moisture intrusion due to building envelope defects.

Destructive investigation uncovers rot and mold growth from moisture intrusion due to building envelope defects.

 

Construction defects; image annotated for reporting.

Construction defects; image annotated for reporting.

 

Bacterial growth in closet due to moisture intrusion

Bacterial growth in closet due to moisture intrusion.

 

Rot and mold growth beneath siding due to building envelope defects.

Rot and mold growth beneath siding due to building envelope defects.

 

Severe corrosion due to construction defects and resulting exposure to moisture and salt air.

Severe corrosion due to construction defects and resulting exposure to moisture and salt air.

Mold growth in cornice due to excessive porosity within the manufactured stone

Mold growth in cornice due to excessive porosity within the manufactured stone.

 

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