Independent roof consulting, building envelope commissioning, and expert consulting for owners, project teams, and attorneys.
Your direct, honest and low-key non-confrontational approach was a breath of fresh air.Wayne Howe, Mowery Construction
Get the assessments, capital plans, designs, and on-site oversight that protect your roofs and your budget. From single buildings to multi-campus portfolios.
→ For Project TeamsGet the envelope right the first time. We embed with your team from drawing board to closeout.
→ For AttorneysSenior building envelope experts with elite communication skills. Clear opinions, defensible science.
We don't moonlight as building envelope consultants. It's all we do, every day, in every climate we work in. That focus is the reason owners, attorneys, and project teams keep coming back when the stakes are highest.
We translate complex envelope science into language non-engineers can digest and act on.
We leverage technology and common courtesy to create a delightful client experience. Less red tape, more rocket fuel.
We don't sell roofing systems, install windows, or take referral fees. Our only job is your interest.
We focus our practice on three places where deep building envelope expertise creates outsized value for our clients.
For owners and portfolio managers
For most owners the roof is the single biggest envelope investment they'll ever make. Independent assessments, long-range capital plans, replacement design, and on-site oversight. We want every dollar you put into a roof to earn its full design life back.
Learn more about Roof ConsultingFor owners and project teams
Commissioning isn't a test at the finish line. It's an intentional process that starts at project conception, aligning the whole team on clear goals and carrying them through design and construction so the envelope performs as intended. Brought in early, we add the most value where it costs the least.
Learn more about Building Envelope CommissioningFor attorneys and their clients
Construction defect cases turn on technical clarity. We deliver fact-based opinions, written reports, and testimony that translate complex envelope failures into language a judge or jury can follow, grounded in building science first principles.
Learn more about Litigation and Expert WitnessEducation and public service is part of our DNA. Our writing, podcast, and YouTube channel exist to help everyone make better decisions about buildings.
Why proactive maintenance isn't a cost, and how to tell the story to the people holding the purse strings.
A simple framework for distinguishing the two, and why getting it wrong is one of the most expensive mistakes in building diagnostics.
Combining structural sheathing and a water-resistive barrier into a single panel sounds elegant — but the detailing is unforgiving, and we see the failures.
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We'll listen, ask hard questions, and tell you honestly whether we're the right fit.
