Division 8 Field Quality Control & Failure Analysis

Recon Independent Assessments responds to any location in the United States to provide diagnostic investigative consulting services to determine why building envelope components have failed.

Recon's deliberate approach to the investigative process allows us to uncover even the most difficult to find moisture intrusion points of origin.

If your project requires answers to hard to locate moisture intrusion issues, we are standing by ready to assist.

Contact us today.

407-948-4983

Recon Independent Assessments will provide your team actionable intelligence on where your building envelope failures originate.

We succeed where others have failed.

Contact us today with your hard to locate moisture intrusion problems.

We'll lead the way to resolving them.

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Building Envelope Testing Courtesy of Mother Nature

Recent storms throughout the Southeast United States have brought with them excessive 24 hour rainfall totals and high winds.

From rooftops and skylights to windows and curtain walls, the water penetration resistance of many structures has been tested in real world conditions that far exceed the test protocols that are typically seen in field quality control testing.

The ASTM E 1105 typically uses a test pressure equivalent to 1/3 the water test pressure used in the laboratory test, ASTM E 331.

After rain events like the ones that have been felt recently, many facilities managers will be looking for the source of unwanted water inside the building envelope.

Recon Independent Assessments has been providing building envelope consulting services to quite a few clients to locate the source of leaks so that the repairs are made accurately.

It is very often diagnosed by owners initially as; "the curtain wall leaked".

In many cases it isn't.

Recon provides a fresh and unbiased set of eyes to evaluate the structure with one goal in mind, finding the responsible component that allowed for water to penetrate the building envelope.

As a Qualified Third Party Testing Agency, we see a lot of conditions during construction that gives us insight into where potential problems may exist.

As providers of Expert Opinions in Construction Litigation we also understand the importance of addressing owners' concerns professionally and accurately.  By being proactive and involving a third party to conduct a post event investigation, many times owners never consider litigation.

Failure to address leaks professionally and successfully can lead to court proceedings.

Recon Independent Assessments is available at considerably less expense in the role of third party moisture intrusion investigation consultant versus as opposing counsel's expert.

Our goal is to pursue the truth.  By seeking it, time and money is always saved.

To learn more about our capabilities and to receive a quote for your specific problem or testing needs, call us anytime:  

866-584-6868

How Important is Window, Storefront, Skylight & Curtain Wall Testing?

Recently, a comment regarding Quality Control testing in Division 8 struck me odd.  The perception by many owners I was told is that Field Quality Control Testing is a "value added" service, one of the first unnecessary things in a project's specifications that gets "Value Engineered" out as cost savings measures are sought.

Struck me odd...

Odd from this perspective; the most likely call a contractor might receive after turning over a new building  to an owner is the report of a water leak through the building envelope.  The entire reason for shelter in man's world is to keep the elements out and to provide a safe and healthful environment to work and live within.

All manners of required testing and inspection takes place as the building is being completed.  From soils, concrete, and plumbing among others...  Albeit required by code or statute, these tests and inspections would never be omitted.

With the majority of construction defect litigation being the result of water intrusion through the building envelope, it is odd to think that field testing the installed fenestration on a project would be taken out of the specs.  It actually runs counter to the design intent of most buildings, to provide a watertight building envelope.

What is the standard of care on projects you'll complete?  Confirm the integrity of the building envelope or hope the phone never rings?

Affordable Field Testing is a phone call away:

866-584-6868

Construction Litigation Support

Recon is deploying assets to the mid-west today to support a legal team that is involved with a construction defect claim. Adaptive scheduling, timely and accurate reporting along with reasonable rates for consultants has Recon covering ground from Wichita to Tulsa.

When your needs are dynamic, contact Recon.

Recon is leading the way by providing the best litigation support when and where you need it.

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