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Why you need to Know About Infrared Electrical System Scans
There are few things as devastating for families or tenants than a fire in the place where they call home. Not only does it lead to insecure housing, fires often destroy the majority, if not all, of the belongings within the structure. Cooking, heating equipment, and...
Understanding Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Version Four
To understand LEED Version Four and what it means for building projects, we first need to understand the purpose and process of Building Enclosure Commissioning. Building Enclosure Commissioning (sometimes referred to as Building Envelope Commissioning) is the...
The Current State of Refrigerated Warehouses in the U.S. and How to Maintain Them
Did you know that cold storage warehouses are used to store more than $200 billion worth of refrigerated and frozen food products each year? What’s more is that they’re also used in pharmaceutical and high-tech industries to keep products safe and active. As of 2016,...
Preserving History with Infrared Technology
What is Infrared Technology? Infrared radiation is heat invisible to the naked eye. Infrared cameras sense radiation and then display a visual of thermal patterns. Meaning, in short, trained professionals can use these images to identify heat loss and heat gain....
Nuclear Roof Moisture Survey: What It Is, How It’s Done, And Why You Need It
When it comes to your commercial property, moisture is one of the biggest challenges you face. From leaks in your building envelope to trapped moisture in your roofing system, when moisture enters your building, it promotes mold growth and causes health issues for...
Building Envelope Challenges For Self Storage Units
A commercial construction client called asking us to assess the energy efficiency of a storage facility they had recently built. This storage facility has approximately 200 units with a mix of heated and unheated units. The first-floor exterior units are larger,...
Spray Nozzle Water Leak Testing With AAMA 501.2 Standard
If you’re in the process of completing a new building project, now is the perfect time for spray nozzle water leak testing. Before the designers start laying out color swatches and paint samples for the interior of the building, it’s highly recommended that the...
Why Your Building Needs A Roof Moisture Survey
Roof moisture surveys are one of the best ways to keep your building, employees, and tenants safe. Because so much of the roofing system is actually below the surface, it can be difficult to spot all damage the system has sustained. Many building owners don’t know...
What Is An Infrared Electrical Inspection
During an infrared electrical inspection, Building Envelope Allies’s experts locate and document elevated temperatures in the electrical system. Typically, we inspect areas like the breaker panels, motor control centers, transformers, disconnects, switchgear, bus...