SOLUTION

WJE completed a limited visual condition assessment of the exterior metal panels and joint sealant. To document prior repairs and problem areas, we reviewed the metal panels, window assemblies, and joint sealant, in addition to the ground-level storefronts and soffits. During the exterior survey, we also completed adhesion testing of the existing coating on the metal facade panels in accordance with ASTM D3359 and ASTM D4541. We collected coating samples for our in-house laboratory to evaluate the composition and coating types of each sample. The testing results informed contract documents pertaining to joint sealants and high-performance coatings, which were incorporated into a subsequent facade restoration project. We helped the architect of record further refine the full-scale restoration program based on a trial repair of coating removal and installation. We also provided construction period services throughout the implementation of the repairs.

In conjunction with the coating and sealant replacement, we assisted the owner by documenting evidence of interior water penetration. We completed water penetration testing to identify water entry points, developed repairs, and water tested repairs to confirm the leakage was addressed.