John P. Stopen Engineering, LLP's in-house professionals specialize in the design and inspection of all elements of the “building envelope.” Our engineers have conducted several hundred surveys, evaluating distress and failure conditions in building envelope systems. Investigative techniques used include visual inspection, destructive/exploratory work, laser scanning, finite element modeling, impact-echo testing, GPR, in-situ flat jack testing, magnetic and x-ray determinations, material property testing, mortar composition and strength analysis and petrographic testing. Our services include:
Building envelope condition assessments
Investigation and Failure Analysis
Building envelope design development and review for new construction
Design for rehabilitation of building envelopes
Field Review Services
Structural analysis of cladding and glazing
Building Envelope Testing, including: - Thermographic Scanning and Interpretation - Windows (air, water, thermal resistance, and condensation) - Structural Loading
