The external envelope is the primary line of defence for any commercial asset. When complex façades and cladding systems fail, asset managers face severe issues ranging from widespread water ingress to catastrophic structural detachment. CONSURV provides highly technical independent surveys and oversight for façades and external envelopes, acting as your diagnostic authority to ensure structural stability, environmental performance and regulatory compliance.

The façade or building envelope tells a story about the structure it surrounds. It can define the unique architectural aesthetics of the building and, if well maintained, ensures the façade and external envelope performs its designed function.

The façade is also the skin that surrounds a building and is one of the most important elements of any structure.

It protects the integrity and functionality of everything it envelopes – the internal structure, interiors and occupants – from the degrading elements of nature. As such, proper care of the façade is important.

• Consurv will inspect your building’s façade and provide independent advice on the most suitable options for successful maintenance and restoration including all aspects of external decorative features.
• Complete a detailed non-destructive photographic assessment in relation to the condition of the building envelope and façade.
• Identify and recommend remedial works on failed weathering surfaces.
• Closely supervise and specify restoration works and ensure they are completed in accordance with Best Building Practice.

• Banksville House
• N.B, Since Grenfell, façades are, by and large uninsurable – the value of appropriate expertise is paramount