FAQ

Q: What is a Structural Envelope Company?
A: We as a structural envelope company specialize in the design, construction, and maintenance of building envelopes. The building envelope is the physical separation between the interior and exterior environments of a building, which includes the roof, wall framing, windows, doors, and other components that make up the building's structure and exterior shell.

We are responsible for ensuring that the building envelope is designed and constructed to meet specific performance requirements such as thermal insulation, air infiltration, and water resistance, as well as complying with local building codes and standards. We also can also be involved in diagnosing and resolving issues related to building envelope failures, such as leaks or structural damage.

We also partner with architects, engineers, or independent consulting firms who have extensive backgrounds in architecture, engineering, or building science and have expertise in various building envelope materials and systems, such as cladding, roofing, and waterproofing.

Q: Why should you hire us?
1. Ensuring Building Performance: Our team has a deep understanding of building envelope systems and can ensure that your building is designed, constructed, and maintained to meet specific performance requirements such as thermal insulation, air infiltration, and water resistance. We can help to identify potential problems early on, ensuring that your building performs as intended and minimizing the risk of costly repairs and renovations in the future.

2. Compliance with Local Building Codes and Standards: Structural envelope specialists are familiar with local building codes and standards and can ensure that your building envelope meets all applicable requirements. This can help you avoid potential legal and financial issues associated with non-compliance.

3. Optimizing Energy Efficiency: Our partners are experts in building science who can help optimize your building's energy efficiency by recommending appropriate materials and systems for your climate and building type. This helps reduce your energy costs and improve your building's environmental sustainability.

4. Diagnosing and Resolving Issues: If your building experiences issues related to the building envelope, we can diagnose and resolve the problem quickly and effectively. We can identify the root cause of the problem, recommend appropriate repair or remediation measures, and help prevent similar issues from occurring in the future.

Q: What makes us different?
A: Built NW is a one-stop shop for everything you might need. We work with architects, engineers and other industry professionals to provide a custom, high-quality build.

Q: Do you offer free consultations?
A: Yes! We are open to traveling to you to offer a more detailed explanation of what your project might look like.

Overall, hiring Built NW, LLC will help you ensure that your building is designed, constructed, and maintained to the highest standards, maximizing its performance, durability, and value over time.

Call (425) 633-4785 to schedule a free consultation with one of our experiences team members