McGee Consulting Associates, Inc. is a construction consulting firm devoted to the investigation, restoration, and preservation of building structures.
Properly designed and constructed buildings are intended to provide protection from outside elements. When a building envelope allows unwanted air or water to enter interior components, the source must be investigated and defined before the problems can be corrected.
Envelope Investigation
Methodical testing to define the source.
Water intrusion investigations may include visual observations, limited destructive testing, moisture testing, and water testing.
Methodical implementation of testing can help determine whether defects are related to design, construction, materials, or a specific building component.
MCA has experience evaluating windows, doors, masonry veneers, stone veneer, siding, shingles, EIFS, tile, flashing, sealants, balconies, window walls, handrails, concrete, built-up roofing, single-ply roofing, and other materials.
Repair Recommendations
From diagnosis to repair planning.
The most important step in an investigation is defining the specific cause of the problem. This may be followed by recommendations for correction, repair cost estimating, and construction management of the repairs.
By implementing one or more of these steps, MCA has assisted clients in diagnosing and correcting significant building defects.
Specialized Services
Building envelope and forensic engineering support.
- Cladding systems and building facade
- Stucco and EIFS
- Vinyl siding
- Brick veneer
- Water management systems
- Roof system analysis, investigation, and consulting
- Asphalt shingles, standing seam, EPDM, TPO, PVC, and built-up roofs
- Wood frame construction restoration
- Steel frame construction restoration
- Concrete structure restoration for high-rise buildings, parking garages, and plazas
- Property and condition assessments
- Expert witness services