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Why ASTM E779 Testing Is So Important For Your Building
When it comes to controlling the air entering and leaving your building there are two main concerns: building air quality and operational costs. While much of the focus of air barrier testing and air leakage testing are concerned about air quality, a building owner or...
Why You Need Roof Moisture Surveys
Roof moisture surveys provide unmatched moisture detection accuracy for your roof. The reason you need roof moisture surveys is to accurately locate any trapped moisture in your roofing system that can lead to mold and other health issues. However, the reasons go...
Water Leak Testing At Shopping Plaza
We were recently contacted by a commercial property manager who owns a ten-year-old shopping plaza. Some of the tenants were experiencing stained ceiling tiles, water dripping down storefront windows, roof leaks, wet carpet and other frustrating issues. We were asked...
Building Diagnostics and Your Tenants
Often times, commercial buildings are facing issues and challenges that owners and property managers don’t even know about. Building diagnostics and testing are done to identify these issues and help correct the problems. Here is just a sampling of the issues your...
Air Barrier Testing and ASTM E779
The purpose of the air barrier test is to determine and isolate the areas of a building that allow air to move in and out of a curtain wall and other exterior wall components. These leakage sites often go unnoticed. However, they can cause issues with utility bills...
The Benefits of Building Diagnostics
You may not know it, but your building could be facing serious issues. The spot on the ceiling, the high humidity, the slight mold growth are all warning signs of major issues that could cost you big time in the near future. Thankfully, with building diagnostics you...
The Benefits of a Roof Moisture Survey
The roof over your head is one of your first lines of defense against the outside elements. It keeps the people, machines, technology, and systems inside of your building safe and secure. When moisture leaks into your roofing system it can lead to serious issues like...
Air Barrier Testing: What It Can Do For Your Building
Air barrier testing is all about making sure your building is as airtight as possible. Air leaks, even minor ones, can lead to major issues for your building. The air barrier testing that Building Envelope Allies performs helps building owners create a more energy...
ASTM E2128 Water Leak Testing of Existing Building Walls
Building Envelope Allies was asked to assess the water-tightness of the walls in an existing building where the exterior waterproofing system had failed and been replaced. This air traffic control tower building had experienced mold, water infiltration and...