Recon Independent Assessments: March 2014

Monday, March 31, 2014

Invest In Your Reputation - A fifteen minute phone call...

A lot is going on. Scheduling deliveries, coordinating trades, managing RFI's, the list is endless...

Fortify Your Reputation

Recon Independent Assessments can review your design documents and details before the first component of the building envelope is set in place. We've done it numerous times for a long list of clients. We always see a few things that either need a bit of clarity or brings the detail into the spotlight where it will get special attention when it is executed.

During construction, Recon's visits are designed to examine the construction from a perspective that focuses on avoiding water intrusion issues where different components intersect and join. Its what we do. Unlike the Project Team, our focus is singular and its where we shine. In turn, the project and ultimately your reputation are burnished; laying the groundwork for a solid reputation for delivering the watertight building envelope that is desired.

The Reputation Insurance provided by Recon Independent Assessments is affordable and generally a nominal expense to the overall budget.

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Friday, March 28, 2014

Reputation Insurance - A 15 Minute Phone Call...

Mother Nature will come calling and provide a real & dynamic QC check after the building is occupied by the owner.

The importance of field quality control in Division 8 can not be overlooked.

Over 80% of construction related claims involve water intrusion through the building envelope.

Wind Driven Rain is a Reality

Waterproofing details are important.

Testing Early in the Project Sets the Bar for Quality.

Recon Independent Assessments provides comprehensive services to make your next building envelope and components a watertight success. Beginning with Design Review & Mock-Up Testing and continuing through the project with FQC visits and Field Testing, Recon will partner with your team to enhance the final result. We view the project with a concentration on the details that our experience identifies as potential problems that could exist or be created.

With typical cost of less that 1% of most project budgets, we provide the most affordable Reputation Insurance available.

Contact is easy:

407-948-4983

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.