Building envelope repair in Vancouver
Water gets into a building at joints, flashings and cracks. We find where, and repair it with sealant, membrane, metal or concrete, from ropes, a swing stage or a lift.
Building envelope repairs
The six repairs that stop most leaks on towers and strata buildings.
- Sealant replacement
Failed joints cut out and resealed from ropes.
- Leak investigation
Water traced to its entry point, then repaired.
- Concrete repair
Spalls, cracks and bug holes on walls and slab edges.
- Flashing installation
Head, sill and parapet flashings fitted from ropes.
- Membrane installation
Liquid and self-adhered membranes at details.
- Traffic coating
Balcony, walkway and parkade membranes renewed.
Envelope protection and upkeep
Work that keeps an envelope from needing repair.
- Exterior painting
Walls, soffits and fascias coated from ropes or stage.
- Pressure washing
Soft wash and pressure wash for façades and tanks.
- Envelope inspection
Every elevation checked at arm’s length.
- Anchor inspection
Annual inspection, load testing and new anchors.
- Building maintenance
Planned cleaning, checks and small repairs.
Questions about building envelope
What is a building envelope?
Everything that separates inside from outside: walls, windows, roof, balconies and the joints between them. Its job is to keep water and air out.
How do I know where water is getting in?
Usually you cannot tell from inside. Water travels along slabs and framing before it shows. A leak investigation traces it on the outside wall.
Do you work from an engineer’s specification?
Yes. Most of our larger repairs follow an envelope consultant’s drawings and are reviewed by them.
Can repairs be done without scaffolding?
Most can. Sealant, flashing, membrane and concrete repairs are all done from ropes or a swing stage.
Envelope work on site
Sealant going into a joint beside a window frame, and the same trade finished on a window wall.
