Building Cladding Engineers

Building Cladding Assessments In Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont

Building Cladding

Vital Structures LLC offers building cladding assessment services for various structure types, including engineering for weatherproofing & protective exterior wall systems from its initial phases through completion. We work on multiple building types, including industrial and commercial facilities, offices, apartment buildings and condominiums. Our cladding engineers in Boston look for the cause of the structural and weatherability issues, not just the symptoms. Our level of thoroughness means that we address the underlying cause to prevent issues from reoccurring in the future.

We provide building cladding assessment services in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Building Cladding Assessment

Building cladding includes the components attached to the building’s primary structure, forming the external surface. These parts include materials like brick veneer systems, metal paneling, storefront and curtain wall systems and custom fabricated rainscreens. Building cladding serves several purposes, such as resisting snow and wind loads, providing privacy and security, preventing sound transmission, generating an airtight building envelope and more.

Engineering evaluation and analysis of building cladding and veneer systems are critical to understanding thermal movement, joint system design, structural load relief, weatherproofing and water intrusion. Intrusions are areas where water has gotten into the building’s structure, damaging the exterior sheathing or structural components. Building cladding engineers can identify areas that entrap moisture or have delamination from environmental stress.

 

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Building Rainscreen Design

A rainscreen protects the structure from the effects of moisture. This weather-facing surface is on the exterior wall and stands off the moisture-resistant surface. Rainscreens keep moisture out, while they also have a small gap that allows water to drain in addition to offering positive ventilation. The rainscreen also protects the interior wall from air pressure variation, ultraviolet sun rays and severe weather conditions. If the rainscreen is damaged, structure rainscreen restoration will resolve this material so it can continue protecting your building.

What We Do

Our cladding engineers in Boston oversee various tasks involving your structure’s building cladding. Our different services include:

  • Testing: We will conduct destructive and material testing to achieve a comprehensive evaluation of your structure. This testing allows us to fully understand the issues with your building cladding and identify a solution that will achieve long-lasting results. Destructive testing is essential to Vital Structures LLC and is an important part of understanding what your building needs.
  • Investigation: Our engineers will evaluate your building cladding and rainscreen to identify the cause of your problem. We’ll document what we find so that you can understand your building’s condition.
  • Diagnosis: Based on our tests and evaluation results, we’ll diagnose your cladding issues and identify the best solution.
  • Bid Assist: Vital Structures LLC will assist you with finding qualified and experienced contractors to complete your rainscreen or exterior wall restoration project.
  • Overseeing: We’ll oversee the building cladding work through its completion for quality assurance.

Contact Vital Structures LLC Today

With our building cladding assessment, we’ll identify and help resolve issues with your building’s exterior material to protect it from moisture and structural/environmental distress. Get in touch with our building cladding engineers today. Call 508-279-0655 or contact us online.

 

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    New Hampshire Condominium Complex

    New Hampshire Condominium Complex

    Exterior Balcony & Limited Wall Repairs

    Exterior Balcony & Limited Wall Repairs

    New Exterior Deck Design & Miscellaneous Structural Augmentation

    New Exterior Deck Design & Miscellaneous Structural Augmentation

    Rising Masonry Wall Repairs

    Rising Masonry Wall Repairs

    Basement Masonry Support Pier Replacement- Boston Condominiums

    Basement Masonry Support Pier Replacement- Boston Condominiums

    Fire Department Connection Building Penetration

    Fire Department Connection Building Penetration

    Gas Station Roof Structure Replacement

    Gas Station Roof Structure Replacement

    Parking Garage and Loading Dock

    Parking Garage and Loading Dock

    Bearing Wall Removal & Structural Augmentation

    Bearing Wall Removal & Structural Augmentation

    Structural Assessment for Roof Top Unit Replacement-  New Bedford, Massachusetts

    Structural Assessment for Roof Top Unit Replacement- New Bedford, Massachusetts

    General Building Structural Condition Assessment

    General Building Structural Condition Assessment

    Tower Main Entrance Canopy Foundation Design- Boston, MA

    Tower Main Entrance Canopy Foundation Design- Boston, MA

    Concrete Electrical Make-Safe Evaluation, Boston, MA

    Concrete Electrical Make-Safe Evaluation, Boston, MA

    Concrete Utility Tunnel Forensic Evaluation, Cambridge, MA

    Concrete Utility Tunnel Forensic Evaluation, Cambridge, MA

    Leaking New Construction Garage- Forensic Evaluation, Boston, MA

    Leaking New Construction Garage- Forensic Evaluation, Boston, MA

    Emergency Forensic Evaluation and Design for Failed Beam, Manchester, NH

    Emergency Forensic Evaluation and Design for Failed Beam, Manchester, NH

    Precast Plank Support Grout Repair, Stoneham, MA

    Precast Plank Support Grout Repair, Stoneham, MA

    Parking Garage Repairs- Cambridge, MA

    Parking Garage Repairs- Cambridge, MA

    Boston City Facade Ordinance Evaluation

    Boston City Facade Ordinance Evaluation

    University Building, Cambridge, MA – Water Infiltration Evaluation and Subsequent Steps

    University Building, Cambridge, MA – Water Infiltration Evaluation and Subsequent Steps

    Grease Trap Replacement & Pool Backwash Drainage Modifications

    Grease Trap Replacement & Pool Backwash Drainage Modifications

    University, Steam Tunnel Sump Pit Repairs- Cambridge, MA

    University, Steam Tunnel Sump Pit Repairs- Cambridge, MA

    Exterior CMU Wall Replacement

    Exterior CMU Wall Replacement

    New Building Forensic Masonry Evaluation, Amherst, MA

    New Building Forensic Masonry Evaluation, Amherst, MA

    Campus, Cambridge, MA- Replacement of Electrical Manhole Roof Slab

    Campus, Cambridge, MA- Replacement of Electrical Manhole Roof Slab

    Evaluation of Central Fire Station, Apparatus Bay Floor Concrete Repair and Remedial Waterproofing

    Evaluation of Central Fire Station, Apparatus Bay Floor Concrete Repair and Remedial Waterproofing

    Wood-Framed Balcony Repairs & Egress Certification

    Wood-Framed Balcony Repairs & Egress Certification

    Condominiums, Provincetown, MA – Wood-Framed Balcony Replacement and Structural Repairs

    Condominiums, Provincetown, MA – Wood-Framed Balcony Replacement and Structural Repairs

    Campus Cooling Tower Basin Slab – Concrete Repairs and Waterproofing System Replacement

    Campus Cooling Tower Basin Slab – Concrete Repairs and Waterproofing System Replacement

    Middle School – Steep Slope Roof Replacement

    Middle School – Steep Slope Roof Replacement

    Office Building – Complete Window System Replacement

    Office Building – Complete Window System Replacement

    Garage Plaza Deck and Parking Garage Repairs

    Garage Plaza Deck and Parking Garage Repairs

    Roof Replacement Project, Balcony Waterproofing, Atrium Skylight and Exterior Wall Repairs

    Roof Replacement Project, Balcony Waterproofing, Atrium Skylight and Exterior Wall Repairs

    Campus Cooling Tower Concrete Repairs, Pre-Cast Façade Repairs and Basin Waterproofing System Replacement

    Campus Cooling Tower Concrete Repairs, Pre-Cast Façade Repairs and Basin Waterproofing System Replacement

    Garage and Balcony Concrete Repairs and Waterproofing

    Garage and Balcony Concrete Repairs and Waterproofing

    Industrial Office Building Foundation Stabilization

    Industrial Office Building Foundation Stabilization

    Low Slope Roof Replacement with Structural Roof Framing Modifications

    Low Slope Roof Replacement with Structural Roof Framing Modifications

    Building Facade & Door Leak Repairs With Deck Replacement

    Building Facade & Door Leak Repairs With Deck Replacement

    Roof Replacement With Balcony and Exterior Wall Repairs

    Roof Replacement With Balcony and Exterior Wall Repairs

    Low Slope Roof Replacements

    Low Slope Roof Replacements

    Condominium Evaluation & Repair

    Condominium Evaluation & Repair

    Balcony Terrace Waterproofing Replacement

    Balcony Terrace Waterproofing Replacement

    Glass Factory Penthouse Beams

    Glass Factory Penthouse Beams

    Concrete Sea Wall Evaluation for Repairs

    Concrete Sea Wall Evaluation for Repairs

    Davit Crane Base Modifications

    Davit Crane Base Modifications

    Chimney Enclosure Repairs

    Chimney Enclosure Repairs

    Biomedical Building Roof Replacement

    Biomedical Building Roof Replacement

    Office Park Building Roof Replacement

    Office Park Building Roof Replacement

    Research Lab Building Roof Replacement and Related Work

    Research Lab Building Roof Replacement and Related Work

    Mechanical Roof Replacement

    Mechanical Roof Replacement

    Bio-Science Bldg. Reroof & Waterproofing

    Bio-Science Bldg. Reroof & Waterproofing

    University Cooling Tower

    University Cooling Tower

    Wood-framed Building Envelope Failure

    Wood-framed Building Envelope Failure

    Parking Garage

    Parking Garage

    Plaza Deck

    Plaza Deck

    Boston Utility Tunnel

    Boston Utility Tunnel

    Office Building Atrium

    Office Building Atrium

    Data Center Roof

    Data Center Roof

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    “An Objective Expert We Could Trust”

    We retained Vital Structures after finding our builder unwilling to help identify and rectify obvious bowing and waving to our accessory building.  The information provided by Vital was impressive as it was detailed and specific calling out nonconformance to building codes, industry standard construction practices and manufacturer specifications.  The reports were written in a way that was observational, with pictures and evidence.  Had we not hired an objective expert we would have been faced with serious structural problems unknown to layman.  The professionalism, expectation setting and follow-through on Vital Structures part was the due diligence we needed to protect ourselves in this endeavor.  It is well worth the time and expense to correct the issues in advance of accepting subpar construction.

    Jeanne Pagani

    Homeowner

    “Vital Structures Has My Highest Recommendation.”

    As the trustee for the Lois J. Lewis Trust, I contracted Vital Structures to oversee a project to evaluate and repair the foundation pilings of an 1880s lakefront cabin on Spofford Lake. The cabin’s piling foundations had deteriorated due to hillside erosion, age, and lack of maintenance. By the time Vital Structures took on our project, the foundation was close to failure.

    David Morand, who oversaw the project, was professional, meticulous, and flexible,- offering several well-considered solutions to our problem. He and his team were involved from start to finish, readily available for updates, and on site to address any issues that arose. David was also instrumental in connecting us with a contractor who could meet our unique needs, given the limited access and difficult site conditions.

    I can’t say enough good things about the way Vital Structures conducted the project and their professionalism throughout the process. They were a pleasure to work with.

    Kenneth Betts

    Trustee, The Lois J. Lewis Trust

    “Vital provided invaluable assistance and made our buildings healthy again!”

    Our Association hired Vital Structures to inspect our decks. David, Richard, and the rest of their team are very professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. As our relationship formed, Vital Structures became our Engineers of choice to develop a new design to replace all the decks in the Association.  Vital provided us with invaluable assistance in obtaining Contracting Bids, so we had verifiable Construction Company choices.  Once renovation began, Vital oversaw the project, holding Contractors accountable, ensuring construction was completed to our new design specifications and that the job was done correctly.  Everyone loves the new look and our buildings are becoming healthy again!

    Mike Labrecque

    Trustee, The Colonial Village

    “A huge value to our business!”

    We are a waterfront business operating in Provincetown for over fifty years. Vital Structures has been our valued “go-to” partner whenever we address issues relative to our building or property. Their comprehensive knowledge and ability to assess issues and provide solutions across the board is truly a unique expertise and of huge value to businesses like ours. They are service-oriented, extremely responsive, and know their business – and ours. Five-star excellence in all regards!

     

    Jill Botway

    Managing Director, The Boat Slip LLC

    “Highly Recommended! “

    Vital Structures llc has proven to be a top notch engineering firm. Beginning with a comprehensive and thorough review of the job scope, to the completion of a project with no details missed. All personnel involved with each project we have found to be excellent to work with and yet never willing to compromise details that would have any adverse effect on the project. Whenever unforeseen conditions arise, they are immediately back to the drawing board without any hesitation in order to keep the project moving. I would highly recommend Vital Structures llc for any structural or building envelope projects.

    Brett Emery

    Emery Construction LLC

    “An Eye for Detail”

    We have been working with David Morand of Vital Structures on a few different projects over the years.  We are completely impressed as he is professional, has an eye for detail, is very thorough, and always answers all our questions.  David & the Vital Structure’s team are very knowledgeable about the industry, very proactive with their approach, and always do a great job.  I would not hesitate to use David and his team on the future projects.

    Laurie Ferrari

    CEO, Peters Property Management