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Building Envelope Survey
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The building envelope is the single most important element of a building. It is the separation between the interior and the exterior environments and serves as the outer shell to protect the indoor environment as well as facilitating its climate control.
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Construction Defect Investigations
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Building Diagnostics Group, Inc. (BDG) offers forensic building defect investigations for residential, commercial, insurance, and legal clients--providing and compiling data and evidence for defendants and plaintiffs alike.
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Water Testing
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Building Diagnostics Group, Inc (BDG) is the nation’s leader in third party water infiltration field testing. We perform these services on windows, curtain walls, and storefront systems for water penetration during the construction phase or complete forensic water penetration of installed windows, doors, and wall systems.
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Exterior Cladding Surveys
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Concerned with the structural integrity of your prospective building acquisition? Infrared thermography for evaluating exterior cladding systems is the most beneficial service we offer for large investment firms. Our team can rapidly evaluate a building’s exterior wall system for water intrusions that may have damaged the exterior sheathing and/or structural components.
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Water Infiltration Detection & Documentation
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Moisture in building materials can destroy structural integrity as well as harbor mold and insect infestations. Long term water infiltration can cause devastating damage if not properly identified and repaired. Infrared thermography is by far the best method for the documentation of a water loss or water intrusion event.
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Commercial Roof Surveys
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It is estimated that up to 40 percent of all commercial roofs will develop leaks within the first year of service. The average life span of these roofs is seven to ten years, but they can last as long as twenty years if they are correctly installed and property maintained.
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Cell Fill (CMU) Evaluations
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When Hurricane Andrew hit Florida’s east coast in 1992, many of the structures that were destroyed were improperly constructed. This prompted several changes to the Florida Building Code. Many concrete block structures failed during Hurricane Andrew because of improper grouting of the concrete blocks within the wall system.
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Indoor Air Quality Testing
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| Various conditions may impact indoor air quality and, thus, influence the health of the occupants. These conditions include poor ventilation, lack of fresh make-up air, elevated levels of airborne micro-organisms, volatile organic chemicals (VOC’S), and other particulate matter. |
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Energy Audits
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| With the dramatic increase in energy prices, many owners are becoming more concerned with the efficiency of their buildings. Building Diagnostics Group can perform an energy audit that will identify heat loss and improper/inadequate insulation installation. |
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EIFS Inspections
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| Our Water Infiltration Analysis service provides moisture analysis of any structure with EIFS or Stucco cladding. The purpose of this inspection is to find excessive moisture content in the structural cavities and framing. |
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Expert Witness Testimony
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An expert witness, by definition, is someone who, by virtue of education, training, skill, or experience, is believed to have knowledge in a subject beyond that of the average person. Building Diagnostics Group is the leader in infrared thermography for building science applications.
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Chinese Drywall
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Drywall shortages during the building boom in 2004 and 2006 prompted many builders to buy drywall from China. Hundreds of millions of sheets of Chinese drywall were imported during this time. It's estimated that Florida received over 326,641,973 lbs. of the drywall. This equates to approximately 3,630,000 sheets of wallboard, or enough drywall to build 36,000 single family homes.
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Infrared Electrical Inspections
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Heat is often an early symptom of equipment damage or malfunction, making it a key performance parameter monitored in predictive maintenance (PdM) programs. Infrared predictive maintenance regularly checks the temperature of critical equipment, allowing them to track operating conditions over time and quickly identify unusual readings for further inspection.
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