Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Field Quality Control ALERT

Nearly every product used in the construction of the building envelope suggests compatibility testing in the field before use.  Its a good practice to follow.  By doing so, you may avoid negative issues downline.

Recently, Recon Independent Assessments conducted an investigation to determine causation of leak issues on an existing structure and subsequently provided field QC while repairs were implemented.

During the repairs phase, evidence of degradation of Blue Skin vapor barrier / waterproofing membrane was noted where it had come into contact with expandable foam insulation.

As one of the last lines of defense beneath the exterior cladding, the damage to the Blue Skin membrane was of great concern.

If you plan to use a spray foam where it will come into contact with a peel and stick membrane of any type, investigate the compatibility of the two substrates to ensure that a latent problem is not being created.

Blue Skin Membrane damaged by Expandable Spray Foam


Additional Blue Skin Areas Damaged Where In Contact With Expandable Spray Foam

Contact Recon at 
407-948-4983
if you have questions 
regarding this
Field Quality Control ALERT.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Building Envelope Consulting & Field Quality Control Testing

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Cost Proposal
On
Your Project

Design Review - Mock-Up Testing - Construction Field QC Testing

Failure Analysis - Leak Source Location - Repair Recommendations 

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Building Envelope Success By Recon Independent Assessments

Create A Culture of Quality



The skilled trades that assemble the components of your next project should be well aware of the importance of delivering a watertight building envelope.  Their reputation, as well as yours will be put to the test by Mother Nature after the owner occupies the building.

To ensure the success of the building envelope, Recon Independent Assessments is available to provide candid observations and RFIs to your design team well before the first footer is dug or concrete is poured.

By addressing details in the early phase of a project, expectations are set regarding quality and the importance of getting it right the first time.  There are no winners when warranty claims are required.

Once the best design effort is complete and work begins in earnest, things may develop on site that call into question how systems tie together despite the details that exist.  There will also be unforeseen issues that are borne of scheduling or changes uplink in the construction.  Recon Independent Assessments provides QC visits to the site to focus on the prevention of water penetration through the envelope.

Recon personnel will often see issues that are easily solvable once trades openly discuss them and an RFI is generated to gain approval from the design professionals.

Periodic visits of this kind keep the quality focused and address issues in real time, not in hind site, which can become costly and impact schedules.

As systems begin to integrate, testing in the field confirms everyones efforts were successful.  Its not only recommended as a matter of due diligence, most often its required by the specifications.




Recon Independent Assessments has seen a marked improvement in successful testing on projects where the culture of quality is implemented from the design phase and carried through until the testing begins.

To learn how our services will lead to cost savings and improved reputation, contact us today.



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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Recon Independent Assessments

From Design to Completion

We're There Every Step 
of 
The Way


Designs often appear to integrate different materials seamlessly on paper, but the devil is in the details.

Details where materials of different construction join in the building envelope are critical to delivering a watertight and sustainable design.

Recon Independent Assessments has the experience to provide consulting services on your project.

Our goal is to compliment the construction team by providing observations that stimulate results which lead to a successful completion of the building envelope.

Bring our experience to your next project.

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Design Review - Consulting - Mock-Up Testing - Envelope QC - Failure Analysis



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Recon Independent Assessments has a broad base of knowledge from years of experience in the Building Envelope Consulting field.  Whether your project is on the board going through design phase or construction is beginning Recon Independent Assessments has the skill set and experience to provide real time actionable recommendations to help your team deliver the very best watertight building envelope to your client.






An overview of some of our current projects includes:

Two federal projects in Virginia; one under construction and another undergoing renovations to correct issues related to water intrusion after occupancy.

A project in North Carolina that encompasses three new buildings under construction where Recon Independent Assessments is assisting the Building Envelope Commissioning Agent by providing field testing and consulting to ensure roof systems, cladding and fenestration are performing to meet design criteria.

A project in Florida on a state university campus assisting an the Architect tasked with developing a remedial plan for a dormitory that is being adversely affected by high moisture levels within the structure.

Four projects in Florida providing field quality control testing on various residential multi-family low rise and high rise structures for the General Contractor to ensure the glazing subcontractor meets the design criteria for installed fenestration.

A project in Florida encompassing multiple buildings for a Regional Public Transportation System's Maintenance facility to document successful installation of various window systems using ASTM E -1105 Field Testing for Water Penetration Resistance.

A project in Florida where new construction of a municipal Police Department requires field testing of punched openings, storefront and curtain wall systems to meet the project specifications design criteria.

Two healthcare projects in Maryland; providing building envelope consulting, design review and field testing on one and providing field testing and consulting on the other.



Recon Independent Assessments is available to assist on your project should the need arise.

Contact us to discuss your project:

407-948-4983