The building envelope protects your home from the external environment (rain, wind, temperature, and insects) and keeps the climate controlled air in.

If this building envelope is compromised or incorrectly constructed, the external environment may damage the wall system

Windows leak. Over time the caulking that prevents moisture from penetrating your wall system deteriorates due to the effects of UV light and the effect of temperature differences over time. MBA Inspections can easily identify windows that are leaking.

The roof and the way it is designed affect the way water is prevented from entering your building. Usually it’s the roof penetrations that are the location of roof leaks. A chimney on a steep roof without a good water shed design can allow water to enter your home. MBA Inspections can identify leaks in residential and commercial buildings by using Infrared Imaging. This amazing technology can pinpoint moisture problems without damaging the roof.

If your building is having an unusual moisture problem, it may be a construction defect. Some of the most common are vapor barriers installed incorrectly, and/or missing. Other defects can be related to landscaping sprinklers or incorrect soil elevations.

Let MBA Inspections give you a definitive answer to your moisture or building envelope problem. Call today for an appointment.