DISCIPLINES
Roofing Science
The roof is the most important component of the building in the sense of waterproofing and keeping the elements out. The roof is like an umbrella for the structure, it is there to protect all components of the building beneath it. When the roof is compromised, the other parts of the building are at risk. Proper assessment, design and maintenance of the roofing system is crucial to ensure proper functionality of the building as a whole.
When replacing your roof, it is crucial to select the assembly best suited to work with your existing building’s structure. One that will provide the maximum benefits to your property. With so many products available today, this can be risky and requires specialized expertise. Weather it is a vapour barrier, insulation, or roofing membrane, it is essential to have a qualified professional make informed decisions on your behalf to ensure not only long-lasting performance of your roofing system, but also to protect your investment over the long-term.
A professionally designed roof assembly considers wind loads, structural capacity and thermal values, and works in conjunction with the building’s mechanical equipment load. All of these are paramount to protecting your investment and lowering your energy consumption, which in turn will contribute to savings in your building’s operating budget over time.
Building Enclosure
Otherwise known as the Building Envelope, the Building Enclosure is a separation, a barrier between often harsh external climatic environment and the interior engineered and artificially maintained climate. The function of the Building Enclosure is not only to keep exterior elements out but also to maintain a well balanced and desired interior environment while limiting the use of the mechanical systems. The better the design of exterior building components, the better the energy efficiency of building’s equipment.
The Building Enclosure includes the foundation, exterior walls, windows, doors, and the roof. Due to the complexity of the various components and how they interact to form a well functioning Building Envelope, the selection of the individual materials used in the assembly are critical in obtaining the desired effects. Having a qualified, experienced Building Enclosure Firm as part of your design team is essential.
Exterior Cladding is a major component of every Building Enclosure. Greenline Building Science Group Inc. specializes in evaluation and design following cladding systems: Brick and Stone Veneer, Metal Siding, Aluminum & Composite Architectural Panels, Insulated Metal Panels and, EIFS (Exterior Insulated Finish System).
Below Grade Waterproofing
Foundation walls are the base for the structure. Without strong foundation buildings can not maintain their stability and structural integrity. Below grade waterproofing of foundation walls is very difficult to assess but is essential in protecting the foundation from water damage and deterioration.
Proper assessment of below grade waterproofing can cost thousands of dollars as it most often requires excavation. However, skilled and qualified professionals can make assumptions and specify repairs based on review of available documentation and visual observation of both exterior and interior elements of the structure.
Some of the Below Grade Waterproofing techniques implemented by Greenline Group are Negative Side Waterproofing, Injection Repairs of Foundation Walls, and External Excavation and Waterproofing.
Pavement Engineering
Pavement Engineering focuses on constantly improving, repairing, and designing new transportation infrastructure that meets demands of complex, everyday traffic in all parts of the World. There are various types and techniques used in everyday repairs and maintenance of our roadways and parking lots. Pavement can be divided in two major categories.