condominium building envelope services

 

Since 2003, GRLA has been assisting condominium associations with managing building envelope repair projects with our expert knowledge of code requirements and the latest developments in the building industry. Our services contribute to significant savings related to building performance and cost throughout the life of the community. We understand the nuances and unique factors that can make or break a building envelope project.

We work with property managers, Boards, and Trustees to present them with an understanding of the existing building façade and associated components of their condominium buildings, and collaborate on delivering high performance long-lasting solutions.

Whether the project is large or small, hiring a registered architect at the beginning of the project helps ensure that work is completed correctly and within schedule and budget parameters.

Solving building envelope problems at unique homes is another specialty. We work with architects and homeowners to resolve issues related to innovative and complex building envelope designs that "push the envelope" of common practice.

 
 

investigations

Building envelope investigations and diagnosing problems at condominium communities include:

  • roofing: leaks, blow offs, ice dams

  • windows: leaks, drafts

  • wall cladding (siding): peeling paint, rot, deteriorated trim

  • decks: peeling finishes, structural evaluations, leaks at doors or below decks

  • attics: leaks, insulation issues

  • plazas and balconies: leaks into finished spaces or parking garages, coating failure


replacement

As condominium communities age, they often reach a point at which it is more cost-effective to perform a large-scale condominium building envelope replacement project to address widespread deterioration, rather than continue to grapple with the escalating costs of isolated repairs. These are complicated projects that involve a great deal of planning and coordination. GRLA leverages both its technical expertise as well as its careful project management to help guide these projects to a successful conclusion. These projects include:

  • condominium roof replacement

  • condominium siding replacement

  • condominium window replacement

  • complete condominium building envelope replacement

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