Building Envelope Consulting

Water intrusion, corrosion, and façade deterioration can quietly reduce a building’s safety, longevity, and value. AME provides building envelope consulting to diagnose leaks and distress, evaluate system performance, and guide durable repairs or retrofits. From roofs and terraces to façades, windows, and waterproofing interfaces, we identify root causes and deliver clear, defensible solutions for owners, engineers, and property teams.

Envelope Diagnostics Roofing & Waterproofing Bay Area Specialists Repair Strategy Focused
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Leak & Moisture Forensics
We pinpoint sources of water intrusion and deterioration—not just surface symptoms.
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Design & Retrofit Support
Practical reviews and details that improve performance and reduce long-term risk.
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Field Testing & QA
Targeted testing and construction observation to verify real-world performance.

What Our Building Envelope Consulting Covers

We tailor each engagement to your building type, climate exposure, and stakeholder goals—whether you need a focused leak diagnosis or a full envelope condition assessment for capital planning.

Envelope Assessments & Leak Investigations

  • Building envelope condition surveys and distress mapping
  • Roof, podium deck, balcony, and terrace leak tracing
  • Façade and window water-intrusion evaluations
  • Moisture migration and drainage-path assessment
  • Stucco, EIFS, curtain wall, and cladding performance reviews
  • Long-term maintenance and risk-mitigation planning

Our goal is simple: confirm the true entry point and mechanism so repairs are effective the first time.

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Design Review, Testing & Construction Support

We support both new construction and existing-building retrofits to validate details and ensure system compatibility.

  • Waterproofing, roofing, and façade design/detail reviews
  • Assembly compatibility checks at high-risk transitions
  • Field mockups and water-penetration testing as required
  • Adhesion, pull, and sealant performance verification
  • Construction observation with photo documentation
  • Repair specifications, bid support, and close-out reporting
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Building Envelope Consulting - FAQs

When should we bring AME into an envelope issue?

For new projects, involve us during design or preconstruction to reduce risk at critical details. For existing buildings, call as soon as leaks or façade distress appear—early diagnosis prevents compounding damage.

Can you find the root cause of recurring leaks?

Yes. We combine visual surveying, targeted field testing, and selective verification to isolate the true pathway and recommend repairs that address the mechanism, not just the symptoms.

Do you work on occupied or operating buildings?

Absolutely. We plan testing and verification in phases to minimize disruption while still producing reliable findings and repair guidance.

Building Envelope Consulting Projects

UCSF Institute of Regenerative Medicine

Parnassus Campus, San Francisco, CA

AME's scope of services included: design of green roofs, built up no-slope roofs and building envelope waterproofing consultation.

U.C. Davis Brewery

Winery & Food Pilot Facilities, Davis, CA

AME provided building envelope waterproofing and roofing services.

Pixar Studios Annex

Emeryville, California

AME was retained to assist in the analysis of the existing roof covering and the development of specifications and drawings for the complex roof renovation.

Explore our Services

Special Investigations

Special Investigations

Independent special inspections for concrete, masonry, steel, wood and anchors, verifying code compliance and structural life-safety.

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Structural Investigations

Structural Investigations

Structural investigations and forensic assessments to identify distress causes, document conditions, and guide safe, durable repair strategies.
Building Envelope & Consulting

Building Envelope & Consulting

Building envelope and roofing consulting to prevent leaks, diagnose moisture issues, and improve long-term exterior performance.
Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Materials testing and construction inspection for bridges, roadways and public works, supporting quality, safety, and agency compliance.
Laboratory Testing

Laboratory Testing

Accredited construction materials laboratory testing for concrete, soils, asphalt, steel and masonry, delivering reliable, defensible results.
Petrographic Analysis

Petrographic Analysis

Petrographic and microscopic materials analysis for concrete and aggregates, evaluating durability, quality, and failure mechanisms.