Exterior Walls and Window Consulting

Modern design practices focus on making buildings more energy efficient — and they largely succeed. Extensive insulation slows the flow of heat out of buildings in winter and into them in summer. Today, great care is taken to seal buildings, preventing indoor air from escaping and being replaced by outside air. These same techniques are applied to older buildings during repairs to improve energy efficiency, moving us closer to energy independence.

However, modern, tightly sealed buildings can experience condensation forming on hidden surfaces, leading to rusting metal, rotting wood, and wet insulation. In some cases, this can create serious mold and mildew problems that require expensive repairs. While older, drafty buildings were less energy efficient, they at least allowed moisture to dry out.

Modern building design now seeks to prevent water from entering hidden spaces and provides a pathway for any that does to escape. At Inspec, we lead in designing systems that achieve this. Our award-winning designers have years of experience in the evaluation, design, and management of window and curtainwall assemblies. Our designs incorporate the latest air barrier technology to keep water out of your walls, ensuring your building remains durable and energy efficient.