Colorado's Independent Building Enclosure Consultants
Building Enclosure Consulting • Forensic Investigations
Performance Testing
Helping owners, architects, contractors, developers, commissioning agents, attorneys, and insurance professionals solve complex building enclosure and building envelope challenges through independent consulting, forensic investigations, diagnostic testing, and building science.
Comprehensive Building Enclosure Consulting Services
Building Enclosure Forensics provides independent consulting services throughout Colorado for new construction, existing buildings, and remediation projects. Our expertise includes:
Building Enclosure Consulting
Building Enclosure Commissioning Support
Building Enclosure Assessments
Roofing Assessments
Air Barrier Consulting
Water-Resistive Barrier (WRB) Consulting
Window & Door Water Penetration Testing (ASTM E1105)
Window & Door Air Leakage Testing (ASTM E783)
Whole-Building Air Leakage Testing (ASTM E779 & ASTM E1827)
Design & Peer Reviews
Construction Observation & Quality Assurance
Leak Investigation & Building Enclosure Diagnostics
Expert Witness & Litigation Support
Serving Colorado's Most Demanding Building Types
We provide independent building enclosure consulting for:
Commercial
Healthcare
Educational
Government & Military
Multifamily
Industrial
Residential
Supporting Owners, Developers, Architects, Commissioning Agents & General Contractors
Building Enclosure Forensics partners with project teams throughout every phase of a building's lifecycle-from design and construction through occupancy, investigation, and remediation. Through independent consulting, diagnostic testing, design reviews, construction observation, commissioning support, and forensic investigations, we help identify potential issues before they become costly failures, verify compliance with project requirements, and improve the long-term performance and durability of building enclosure systems.
Because we do not perform repairs or sell products, our recommendations are objective, evidence-based, and focused solely on helping our clients make informed decisions that reduce risk, improve quality, and protect their investment.
Building Enclosure Consulting Services
Independent building enclosure consulting and forensic expertise for residential, multifamily, educational, healthcare, government, commercial, and institutional facilities.
Building Envelope Consulting
Independent consulting services supporting new construction, existing buildings, and remediation projects. We assist owners, architects, developers, contractors, and commissioning agents with building enclosure design reviews, quality assurance, construction observation, risk mitigation, performance verification, and forensic investigations. Specializing in multifamily, educational, commercial, institutional, and government facilities.
Window & Door Water Penetration & Air Leakage Testing
Independent field performance testing of installed windows, doors, storefronts, and curtain wall systems in accordance with ASTM E1105, ASTM E783, AAMA 502, and AAMA 503 to verify water penetration resistance, evaluate air leakage performance, identify installation deficiencies, and support commissioning, quality assurance, and forensic investigations.
Whole-Building Air Leakage Testing
Independent whole-building air leakage testing performed in accordance with ASTM E779 and ASTM E1827 to evaluate building airtightness, identify uncontrolled air leakage pathways, verify air barrier performance, and support commissioning, energy efficiency, and building enclosure performance.
Leak Investigation & Diagnostics
Comprehensive forensic investigations to identify the root cause of water intrusion, air leakage, condensation, and building enclosure performance issues using building science principles, diagnostic testing, moisture detection, infrared thermography, and other advanced investigative techniques.
Building Enclosure Forensic Investigations
Independent forensic evaluations of roofing systems, exterior wall assemblies, windows, doors, cladding, waterproofing, air barriers, and water-resistive barriers to determine the cause of failures and provide objective, evidence-based recommendations.
Window & Door Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations of installed windows, doors, storefronts, and curtain wall systems, including installation quality, flashing details, sealant performance, interface conditions, and overall building enclosure performance.
Moisture Mapping & Infrared Surveys
Non-destructive moisture investigations utilizing infrared thermography, moisture meters, and other diagnostic technologies to identify concealed moisture, evaluate building enclosure conditions, and assist with leak investigations.
Insurance Claims & Litigation Support
Independent technical evaluations and comprehensive documentation to support insurance claims, warranty disputes, construction defect investigations, and legal proceedings. Our reports provide objective findings, detailed documentation, and evidence-based conclusions.
Expert Witness Services
Independent expert witness services for mediation, arbitration, depositions, and trial involving building enclosure failures, water intrusion, air leakage, construction defects, standard of care, and building science. Our testimony is supported by objective forensic investigations, industry standards, and technical expertise.
Why Choose Building Enclosure Forensics?
10+ Years of Specialized Experience
Hands-on building envelope consulting, diagnostics and forensics across residential, multi-family, educational, hospital, and commercial structures.
Unbiased, Third-Party Findings
We do not sell repairs. Our core responsibility is accurate diagnosis and documentation.
Clear, Actionable Reporting
Builders, HOA’s, adjusters, and attorneys rely on our investigations to resolve moisture and envelope failures.
Fast Scheduling
Flexible availability across Colorado, including rapid response for urgent investigations.
Need Answers About a Building Envelope Issue?
We provide reliable diagnostics, water intrusion testing, and forensic reporting you can trust.