Building envelope failures in condominiums cause some of the most extensive and costly water damage in multi-unit buildings. Wind-driven rain penetrating through exterior cladding systems, window assemblies, and wall transitions can affect multiple units while remaining difficult to trace. CondoLeak.ca provides specialized building envelope leak detection and testing for strata properties throughout British Columbia.
Common Envelope Leak Sources
Window and Door Perimeters
Failed sealant joints, improperly installed flashings, and inadequate drainage details around window and door openings allow water intrusion during wind-driven rain events common in coastal BC.
Cladding System Failures
Fiber cement panels, metal panels, and stucco cladding systems can develop cracks, open joints, or failed weather-resistant barriers that permit moisture migration into wall assemblies.
Roof-to-Wall Transitions
Complex intersections where roofs meet exterior walls, parapet walls, and mechanical penthouses are vulnerable points requiring proper flashing and membrane integration.
Our Envelope Testing Methods
Building envelope leak detection requires replicating real-world weather conditions to observe water entry pathways. We use spray testing equipment, thermal imaging, and moisture tracking to identify specific defects in otherwise complex wall assemblies. Our systematic approach tests one variable at a time, isolating individual components until we definitively identify the leak source.