Building Science - Moisture Penetration

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Moisture penetration could be the biggest threat to your building’s health, the well being of its occupants — and a prescription for bottom-line disaster.

A Pinchin Environmental moisture penetration assessment tells you if a small leak could turn into a big worry. Moisture Penetration

Moisture penetration can be as obvious as a pool of water around a leaky window. But it can also be completely invisible, causing insidious damage to exterior and interior walls, foundations and structural integrity of a building. And it can cause condensation, moulds and even “Sick Building” syndrome, putting occupant health and safety in danger.

Pinchin’s Building Science Division has a team of moisture penetration experts who can investigate every aspect of your facility’s envelope, giving you the information you need to make a smart, cost-effective maintenance/repair decision:

  • Roofs 
  • Windows/Doors 
  • Cladding systems
  • Sealant systems 
  • Flashing and joints 
  • Curtain walls
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  • Sloped glazing systems 
  • Foundations
  • Slab-on-grade flooring 
  • Parking garages 
  • Waterproofing/damp proofing systems
  • Podium deck waterproofing
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    Select from one or more services, as your goals and budget demand:

    • Investigation, including thorough visual assessment and water penetration tests using state-of-the-art equipment and knowledgeable, experienced technicians.
    • Design of Repair Services, including prequalification of contractors, identification of potentially new bidders and review of existing bidders.
    • Contract Administration and Inspection Services, to ensure work is being
      completed on time and on budget.

    Our clients include health care facilities, educational institutions, governments, commercial and industrial companies. They trust Pinchin’s integrated team approach that offers expertise and a thorough understanding of client needs.

    Pinchin’s Moisture Penetration program is part of our Building Science Division, offering the following services:

    • Roofing assessments, repair and replacement
    • High-rise curtain wall and balcony repair and replacement
    • Large-scale window, skylight and door replacements
    • Foundation assessments
    • Penthouses, including mechanical room assessments, repair and replacement
    • Building condition assessments
    • Energy audits
    • Reserve fund studies