Using the latest building science technology SWA Consulting provides; building performance, diagnostic studies, performance characteristics, building forensics investigations, leak investigation, using non-invasive inspection techniques and remote sensing technique, for convenient and economical reporting.
Building Envelope Consulting
Design Review & Hygrothermal modeling (WUFI®) Building Envelope Thermal & Moisture Analysis (Hygrothermal modeling) Construction Defect Investigations, pre and post evaluation Plumbing Evaluations (hydronic systems, pressure and drain systems) Roofing (evaluation) – Noninvasive Moisture Water Intrusion Location Water Damage Evaluations (mapping) Water testing and leak Assessments using ASTM, AAMA, and ISO standards Noninvasive Air Leakage Inspection Thermal Performance (Noninvasive Insulation Inspection) Green building (evaluations) Voids, Delaminations Noninvasive CMU Grout Fill Inspection Thermal and Air leakage Investigation and Reporting Energy Audit (insulation quality, Weatherization Analysis) Energy Modeling (eQUEST)
Air Barrier Consulting
Design Review for Air Barrier, Moisture Barrier & Thermal Barrier Systems Technical Assistance for the Architectural and Construction Professional Air Barrier Installation (evaluation) During build pressurization, infrared thermography, and smoke testing to identify air leakage pathways
Testing and Verification of the air barrier (determine leakage rates), Condition Monitoring
Businesses that benefit from Scott Wood Associates - Building Science Thermography:
Architectural & Engineering Firms Government facilities HOA’s and Condo Associations Real estate agents, associations Roofers and associations HVAC businesses and groups Restoration Companies Insurance companies, claimants
Electrical Assessments
Thermographic investigations and assessments of Mechanical equipment.