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BUILDING EVALUATION

The Building Evaluation Report by ASP Building Envelope Solutions Inc. provides a complete and thorough visual inspection of all building's exterior and interior.

Our evaluation includes review of the condition of exterior claddings and protective coating systems, window/door systems, brick and concrete block mortar joints, metal flashings and sealants.

Buildings enclosures require ongoing maintenance to prevent them from falling into disrepair as a result of the ravages of time and service.

BUILDING ENVELOPE INVESTIGATION

ASP Building Envelope Solutions Inc. has learned that not all required repairs are visible by walking around a building.

In many cases there may be a requirement for an investigative opening. If we see signs of possible underlying issues, we will recommend opening an investigation. This will help us provide you the most accurate quote possible and eliminate the surprise of unforeseen issues after the project has started.

BRICK REPAIR & TUCK POINTING

ASP Building Envelope Solutions Inc. specializes in brick wall repairs on any type of building.

Brick wall repair methods for structural brick walls & brick veneer walls vary depending on the type of damage that is being addressed. Reinforcement or even reconstruction may be required in cases of severe structural damage or unsafe buildings while other types of brick wall repair such as re-pointing, crack repairs or lintel repairs are often possible in-situ.

Brick walls that have lost mortar from the joints between bricks or brick courses may be repaired by re-pointing or "tuck pointing", a procedure that cleans and then replaces mortar that has been lost from joints.

Even well-built masonry walls require occasional repairs. Mortar joints that are exposed to the weather typically need to be “tuck-pointed” approximately every 25-30 years.

BUILDING ENVELOPE RESTORATION

Window/Door replacement
Masonry/Brick Repairs and Replacement
Caulking – Repair & Replace
Architectural Coatings
Protective & Elastomeric Coating Systems
Painting
EIFS – New Installations and/or Repairs
Metal Siding – New Installations and/or Repairs

EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISH SYSTEMS

A core competency of ASP Building Envelope Solutions Inc. is the installation of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS).

Our EIFS Mechanics have been trained and are certified by all recognized EIFS Manufacturers throughout Canada. ASP Building Envelope Solutions Inc. has successfully carried out EIFS installations on numerous newly constructed and existing buildings both in Ontario and Western Canada, ranging from small residential to large high rise residential, commercial and institutional buildings.

LINTEL REPLACEMENT

Lintels support the masonry over openings in a wall, such as at doors or windows.

Lintels are generally constructed of steel angles, channels, wide flange beams, or reinforced masonry bond beams.
Steel lintels are susceptible to corrosion through repeated cyclical exposure to moisture. The corroded steel can expand by up to 10 times its thickness. This corrosion and expansion of the steel exerts tremendous force on the adjacent masonry, which causes movement and eventual cracking in the wall. Severely corroded lintels may require complete removal and replacement with new galvanized steel members.

PARAPET AND FIRE WALL

Parapet and Fire Wall Deterioraion

Parapets are the portion of exterior walls which extend above the roof level. Parapets are exposed to the weather on both faces and, thus, are often prone to accelerated weathering and deterioration. It’s not uncommon to see parapets that are not properly secured to the roof structure and have deflected out of plane.

Parapets that lean toward or away from the building should be evaluated in detail. Without proper maintenance and necessary repairs, severely distressed parapets could eventually collapse.

Depending upon the severity of the deterioration, repairs of parapets can range from tuck-pointing of the mortar joints to providing additional back bracing to the roof structure. In the most severe cases, it may be necessary to completely rebuild the parapet wall with steel reinforcing bars dowelled into the structure below the roof line.

BALCONY RESTORATION

Concrete Repairs/Replacement of Slab Edges
Through Slab Repairs
Concrete Slab Waterproofing
Repairs/Replace of Railings and/or Privacy Walls
Architectural Coatings on Balcony Soffits

EXPANSION JOINTS & SEALANTS

Joint sealants are used to seal joints and openings between two or more substrates, and are a critical component for building construction and design.

The main purpose of sealants is to prevent air, water, and other environmental elements from entering or exiting a structure while permitting limited movement of the substrates.

When joints fail, leaks and damage to buildings follow. Sealants can help ensure that your buildings stay tight and dry. Modern residential and commercial structures rely heavily on sealants to prevent water damage to buildings and their contents.

THRU-WALL FLASHING

Efflorescence is the presence of salt residue leeching from within the masonry material that forms on the exterior surface of the wall.

It’s generally caused when a large amount of water within the wall filters out through the face of the wall. Efflorescence may be unsightly, but it’s not typically indicative of a structural problem; however, the presence of residue is a symptom of a potential problem. This excessive moisture may cause weakening of the mortar joints and may eventually deteriorate the masonry units.

It’s difficult to stop water infiltration until the actual source is identified, so it’s important to understand the root cause of efflorescence. A common method of tracing sources of water infiltration involves water testing, along with a review of original building drawings and targeted inspection openings.

Once the source(s) of water infiltration is determined, a plan for the design of the wall repairs can begin. Repairs can range from tuck-pointing to installation of a properly designed through-wall flashing system. In severe cases, it may be necessary to reconstruct a portion of the distressed area.

Water penetration into interior spaces may result from errors in design and / or construction of the wall drainage system. In most cases, leaks can easily be avoided if the designer properly details the flashing and weep system and carefully monitors construction for quality workmanship and conformance with design.

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