Building Envelope

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We work with architects, building owners, owner representatives, specialty contractors, and fabricators to provide building envelope services for both existing buildings and new construction.

For existing buildings, Silman can provide structural investigations, assessments, and analysis; design of repairs or replacements of deteriorated facade elements; restoration of historic facades; blast upgrades; and facade bracing and retention. Our envelope services for new buildings include curtain wall design, blast design, and peer reviews.

Silman Building Envelope Facts

Facade Inspection

Silman’s experience with the assessment, stabilization, and repair of existing facades dates back to the firm’s inception in 1966. Read more about Silman’s facade inspection services here.

Curtain wall systems

Silman’s curtain wall experience in existing buildings has involved evaluating and upgrading existing systems for wind and thermal loads, moisture performance, and blast effects. The firm’s engineers have also successfully completed a number of new curtain wall systems including those employing innovative design solutions.

Materials we work with

Metal and glass curtain walls
Rainscreen systems
Masonry
Terra cotta
Cast iron
Cast-in-place exposed concrete
Precast concrete panels
Structural glass and glazing
Dimensional stone veneer

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