Roof Consulting
Inspec’s Roof Consulting services ensure durable, long-lasting roofs that protect against the elements, minimizing repairs and maximizing savings
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Chicago · Milwaukee · Minneapolis
Building enclosure consultants who find the problem before it finds you.
Inspec is an independent architectural and engineering firm specialising in roofs, exterior walls, windows and waterproofing — backed by five decades of forensic investigation, testing and building enclosure commissioning.
What we do
Enclosure expertise, end to end
From condition assessment through design, testing and commissioning — and forensic investigation when a building is already failing.
Exterior Walls and Window Consulting
Inspec offers expert Exterior Walls and Window Consulting to improve durability, energy efficiency, and building envelope performance.
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Inspec’s Below-Grade Waterproofing Systems protect building foundations from water damage, ensuring long-term structural integrity and asset pre…
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We perform ASTM-compliant building envelope testing for air leakage, water penetration, and thermal performance. Ensure your building is sealed …
Learn more about Building Envelope TestingForensic Building Investigation
Our forensic building investigation services uncover the root cause of structural issues, water damage, and construction failures. Expert report…
Learn more about Forensic Building InvestigationHygrothermal Modeling / WUFI
Explore hygrothermal modeling and its role in predicting moisture and heat effects on building materials for improved durability.
Learn more about Hygrothermal Modeling / WUFIWhere we work
Three Midwest offices, one standard
Local teams who understand what this climate does to a building envelope — freeze-thaw, wind-driven rain, and the temperature swings that open joints.
Chicago
8618 West Catalpa AvenueSuite 1109-1110
Chicago, IL 60656
+1-773-444-0206
chicagoinfo@inspec.com
Milwaukee
126 North Jefferson StreetSuite 120
Milwaukee, WI 53202
+1-414-744-6962
milwaukeeinfo@inspec.com
Technical library
Published work from our consultants
Field research and case studies written by the people doing the investigations.
Waterproofing is Not Below-Grade Roofing
Below-grade waterproofing faces standing water, no drying path and no access after backfill. How those conditions change design, detailing …
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Read articleWaterproofing ICF Foundations: Two Steps Forward, Three Steps Back
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