Packer Engineering: Engineers with Answers

Building Materials

 

Building Technology

Often working in conjunction with our materials engineers, Packer’s building technology engineers and architectural consultants have the experience and the expertise to evaluate materials used in structures and buildings. Our engineers and architectural consultants can determine if a material flaw has contributed to a building failure and evaluate the ability for a material to meet the demands of the intended design. Packer Engineering also provides research and development services and industrial testing for manufacturers in the construction industry. Material assessment includes expertise with:

• Concrete
• Brick and Concrete Masonry
• Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS )
• Portland Cement Plaster Systems (Traditional Stucco)
• Stone and Thin-Brick Veneers
• Siding including Cedar, Vinyl and Aluminum
• Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) facade panels
• Glass Curtain-Walls and Window Systems
• Panelized Wall Systems
• Precast Concrete
• Prestressed Concrete
• Sealants and Sealant Joint Performance
• Steel
• Stone
• Timber

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Structural Engineering

Clients often rely on Packer Engineering to assist in various elements of building planning and construction. Whether evaluating a building's design, conducting a safety analysis, or testing construction materials, our engineers and architects have the building and construction knowledge to handle any issue. Contact our engineers and architects for services involving:

Building Performance Evaluations including

• Water Leakage Investigations
• Air and Vapor Transport Evaluations
• Mold Cause and Origin Investigations
• Building Materials Assessment
• Building Code Interpretation
• Concrete Technology
• Fire & Explosion Investigations
• Illumination Evaluations
• Site Safety Issues

Building Envelope Performance Including:

• Roofs
• Exterior Walls
• Windows
• Curtain Walls

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