Trusted Building Envelope Services for Lasting Performance
Inspec delivers high-performance building envelope services to help architects, contractors, and facility managers maintain resilient and efficient structures. Our specialists assess, test, and enhance exterior systems—walls, roofs, windows, and foundations—to improve energy efficiency, resist moisture, and reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Why Enclosure Integrity Is Critical
Your building’s outer shell—also known as the envelope—directly impacts comfort, performance, and durability. Poorly executed barrier detailing can lead to costly consequences like condensation, mold growth, and structural degradation. Our envelope consulting and moisture barrier solutions ensure systems work holistically to control air, vapor, and water infiltration.
What We Offer
- Envelope diagnostics and field testing
- Commissioning (BECx) and performance validation
- Thermal imaging and hygrothermal modeling
- Material compatibility analysis and constructability reviews
- Waterproofing design and detailing support
- DOE: Building Envelope Resources
Reducing Risk Through Envelope Performance Planning
Enclosure systems are your building’s first line of defense. By proactively reviewing air barrier continuity, insulation alignment, and vapor control strategies, we help clients reduce risk from the start. Our building envelope services are not only reactive—they’re preventive.
In addition to new construction consulting, we specialize in diagnosing failures in aging buildings. Our field tests and forensic assessments pinpoint weak points and recommend actionable fixes that prevent further degradation while enhancing energy performance.
Case Study: Healthcare Complex in Milwaukee
Challenge: A regional hospital experienced recurring envelope failures, including water intrusion near fenestrations and heat loss through parapet connections.
Solution: Our team conducted envelope integrity testing, recommended redesigns of the air/vapor barrier transitions, and collaborated with the contractor to implement fixes during phased upgrades.
Result: The project saw a 21% energy efficiency improvement and significantly reduced callouts for interior water damage during the following winter.
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Let’s make your structure more resilient. Our specialists offer personalized support for everything from hygrothermal analysis to moisture control.