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Building Envelope Resources & Guides

Professional reference material for property managers, strata councils, engineers, and building owners navigating envelope inspection, moisture diagnostics, and BC building code compliance.

Technical Guides

In-depth reference material prepared by our certified building envelope specialists.

Moisture & Water
Understanding Moisture Intrusion in BC Buildings

BC's coastal climate creates unique challenges for building envelopes. This guide explains the primary moisture pathways — rain penetration, condensation, and air leakage — and how each is detected and remediated.

  • Rain screen vs. barrier wall systems
  • Capillary action and pressure equalization
  • Condensation and dew point analysis
  • Moisture damage thresholds by material
Thermal Imaging
How FLIR Thermal Imaging Detects Building Failures

Thermal imaging reveals temperature anomalies that indicate moisture, air leakage, and insulation failures. Learn when thermal imaging is most effective and what the results mean for your building.

  • Temperature differential requirements
  • Interpreting hot and cold thermal patterns
  • Thermal bridging vs. moisture signatures
  • Limitations of thermal imaging
Air Leakage
Air Leakage Testing & Building Performance

Uncontrolled air movement through the building envelope drives moisture infiltration, energy loss, and occupant discomfort. This guide covers testing methods and remediation strategies.

  • Blower door pressurization testing
  • Common air leakage pathways
  • ASHRAE and NBC airtightness standards
  • Energy implications of air leakage
Strata & Legal
Envelope Inspections for Strata Councils in BC

BC's Strata Property Act imposes specific obligations on strata corporations regarding building envelope maintenance. This guide outlines those obligations and how a professional inspection supports compliance.

  • Strata Property Act obligations
  • Depreciation report requirements
  • Using inspection reports in strata disputes
  • Proactive vs. reactive maintenance strategies
Reports & Documentation
What a Professional Envelope Inspection Report Contains

Not all inspection reports are equal. This guide explains what a defensible, professional-grade envelope inspection report should include and how it is used in insurance, legal, and engineering contexts.

  • Required sections and deliverables
  • Annotated thermal image standards
  • Moisture reading documentation
  • Using reports for insurance claims
  • Legal admissibility requirements
Building Science
BC Building Code & Envelope Performance Standards

An overview of the relevant BC Building Code requirements for building envelope performance, including energy efficiency, moisture management, and air barrier continuity obligations.

  • BC Building Code Part 5 — Environmental Separation
  • Step Code energy requirements
  • BCBC 2024 envelope provisions
  • ASHRAE 90.1 for commercial buildings

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Not Familiar With the Terminology?

Our building envelope glossary explains every technical term used in inspection reports and building science documentation.

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External References

BC Housing Research Centre

Research publications on moisture management, building envelope performance, and best practices in BC construction.

BC Building Code (BCBC 2024)

Official BC Building Code provisions governing building envelope design, construction, and energy performance.

National Research Council — Building Science

NRC's IRC publications on moisture control, air barriers, and building envelope performance in Canadian climates.

FLIR Building Diagnostics

Technical documentation and application notes for FLIR thermal imaging systems used in building envelope inspection.

Have a Specific Question?

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