Phase1: Initial Assessment
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RAS provides a preliminary visual assessment of the exterior facade systems to qualify its condition, list the extent of deficiencies observed or identify the mechanisms of failure. This phase is useful to assess whether a full facade system “Comprehensive Evaluation" is necessary and to determine whether the system can be partially repaired or depending upon its potential remaining life recommends its replacement.
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Phase 2: Comprehensive Evaluation
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After performing an initial assessment of the actual conditions a “comprehensive Evaluation” report of the façade will be utilized to quantify the final scope of work within the project specifications necessary for the completion of the permit set of construction documents. At times this “Comprehensive Evaluation” may require onsite testing to determine the adequacy of the supporting structure and existing waterproofing systems. RAS collects all the data and develops a comprehensive report accompanied with an estimated budget.
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RAS will assist in the Bid Review Process to assure that the proposals are technically aligned with all the Bid Document requirements. RAS will then prepare a Final Bid Tabulation Report and if requested will provide a contractor pre-qualification assessment of each company; testing an actual installed mockup provided by them while overseeing the installation and assessing the crew’s actual performance. The full set of Construction Documents for Contractor selection and Permit Application usually consist of specifications, Signed and Sealed detailed Facade System Drawings, wind load calculations, fasteners layout calculations (if required), and any test results that may have been required such as; EIFES deluge, Mold, Curtain Wall moisture, Paint adhesion Stucco pull out testing, Masonry Reinforcement mapping and Infrared Thermal Scanning.
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Acting as “Engineer of Record” or “Special Inspector” during this phase RAS oversees the actual installation of the Facade System and provides Quality Control of the process, being able to make immediate decision on any unforeseen condition. Upon completion of the installation RAS will provide all the necessary Testing Services to insure that the systems were installed according to manufacturer's recommendations and satisfies all the design criteria requirements, such as; Paint coating adhesion, weatherization, Joint Sealant adhesion testing. At the completion of the work RAS provides the final inspection letter and inspection log, if required, to close the permit with the Building Department.
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Upon completion of the Facade installation and the Construction Phase of the project RAS will assemble and archive all test data on a Performance Data Base. This information will be available to the Owner for any possible warranty issues, insurance claims, and annual inspections or as required by the Insurer.
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Exterior wall expansion joints movement testing
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Exterior walls sealant joints humidity testing
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Exterior walls sealant joints hardness testing
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Painting on masonry adhesion testing
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Exterior curtain wall water absorption testing
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Exterior walls stucco destructive testing
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EIFS wall leaking water deluge testing
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Wall cover impendance moisture testing
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Wall masonry reinforcing mapping
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Exterior walls stucco pull-out testing
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Exterior walls stucco layer thickness
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EIFS wall water absorption testing
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Infared thermographic scaning of EIFS wall
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Air and Water Permeability
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