Exterior Walls & Glazing Consulting Services
Arnold & Associates evaluates, tests, and develops corrective solutions for exterior walls, windows, curtain walls, storefronts, masonry, veneers, sealants, and related building-envelope transitions.
Evaluating the Complete Exterior-Wall Assembly
Exterior-wall and glazing problems can involve glass, framing, masonry, veneers, sealants, flashings, joints, and transitions between adjacent building-envelope systems. Water may enter at one location and become visible somewhere entirely different.
Arnold & Associates evaluates these interacting components, investigates reported leakage, coordinates appropriate testing, develops corrective details, prepares construction documents, and observes corrective work through completion.
Exterior-Wall and Glazing Systems We Evaluate
Our evaluations consider the interaction between individual components, adjacent materials, penetrations, joints, and transitions.
Glass Curtain Walls
Storefront Assemblies
Windows and Exterior Doors
Masonry Wall Assemblies
Exterior Building Veneers
Sealants and Expansion Joints
Flashings and Transitions
Wall-to-Roof Interfaces
Exterior-Wall Services from Investigation Through Completion
Services may be provided individually or coordinated as a complete exterior-wall and glazing consulting program.
Condition Assessment
Existing exterior-wall construction is evaluated to document visible deterioration, leakage indicators, failed materials, and areas requiring further investigation.
- Exterior-wall observations
- Interior-condition review
- Construction-document review
- Sealant and joint assessment
- Photographic documentation
- Condition prioritization
Leak Investigation
Investigations examine probable entry points, concealed water paths, component interfaces, and conditions contributing to reported interior leakage.
- Leak-history review
- Interior moisture indicators
- Exterior deficiency identification
- Wall-transition evaluation
- Probable-source analysis
- Corrective recommendations
Glazing and Window Testing
Controlled field testing helps reproduce leakage, evaluate installed performance, and determine whether proposed corrective procedures are effective.
- Static water testing
- Window and storefront testing
- Curtain-wall testing
- Sealant-joint testing
- Sample-repair verification
- Testing documentation
Masonry Investigation
Masonry investigations examine visible distress, concealed conditions, flashings, drainage provisions, and possible pathways for water infiltration.
- Crack and displacement review
- Mortar-joint assessment
- Flashing evaluation
- Exploratory openings
- Drainage-path review
- Repair-procedure development
Technical Evaluation Reports
Findings are presented in a clear technical report documenting existing construction, observed deficiencies, testing results, recommendations, and probable corrective costs.
- Existing-system description
- Condition photographs
- Testing findings
- Deficiency assessment
- Recommended corrective work
- Probable cost summary
Corrective Design
Corrective design establishes the materials, configurations, preparation requirements, installation procedures, and details necessary to address identified conditions.
- Repair-system evaluation
- Sealant-joint design
- Flashing and transition details
- Glazing correction procedures
- Masonry repair details
- Sample-area requirements
Construction Documents
Detailed drawings and specifications communicate the corrective scope and establish consistent requirements for contractor bidding and construction.
- Technical specifications
- Plans and repair details
- Scope-of-work requirements
- Material standards
- Testing requirements
- Bid and contract documents
Bidding and Negotiation
A structured bidding process helps clients obtain comparable proposals from contractors qualified to perform the specified exterior-wall and glazing work.
- Contractor prequalification
- Pre-bid conference
- Bidder questions and addenda
- Substitution review
- Bid tabulation and analysis
- Contract-award recommendations
Construction-Phase Services
Construction administration and field observation help determine whether corrective work is proceeding in general accordance with the approved documents.
- Preconstruction conference
- Submittal review
- Sample and mockup review
- Progress observations
- Correction and completion lists
- Project closeout coordination
From Observed Conditions to Corrective Completion
Each engagement is organized around the building, observed conditions, operational requirements, client objectives, budget, and desired long-term performance.
Evaluate
Document existing wall, glazing, joint, and transition conditions.
Investigate
Identify probable causes and perform appropriate field testing.
Design
Develop corrective procedures, specifications, plans, and details.
Bid
Obtain and evaluate competitive proposals from qualified firms.
Observe
Monitor and document corrective construction through completion.
Exterior-Wall Consulting Focused on Building Performance
Our role is to help clients understand the problem, evaluate corrective alternatives, and establish clear standards for the work.
Look Beyond the Visible Symptom
Exterior-wall failures often involve several interacting components. Evaluating the complete assembly helps distinguish the actual source from the location where damage becomes visible.
Test Proposed Corrections
Controlled testing and sample-area installations can help verify repair procedures before they are implemented throughout the project.
Document Corrective Work
Construction-phase observations help identify installation concerns while the work remains accessible and corrective action can still be taken.
Services for a Broad Range of Facilities
Arnold & Associates supports building owners, property managers, institutions, architects, and other project stakeholders across numerous property types.
Discuss Your Exterior-Wall or Glazing Project
Whether you are investigating water infiltration, evaluating aging wall systems, planning corrective work, or managing construction, Arnold & Associates can help identify the appropriate next step.
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