New Construction

 

Design & Plan Reviews

Aqua-Coast work closely with our architectural & design partners throughout the life of a project. From the initial plan review stage till final completion, our goal is to ensure that the building envelope details & materials will prevail in the climate of Western Canada.

Our plan review will take into account;

  • Suitability & adequacy of suggested materials for the project
  • Sequencing & Integration of materials for the project
  • Environmental loads specific to the project

 

The aqua-coast team work closely with construction material suppliers to ensure that materials used for your project meet the highest of standards.

Construction document reviews

Our goal is to ensure our clients have practical & efficient site-specific solutions.
During the plan review process we will review architectural details & product specifications, and provide additional details that will help to ensure optimal integration of cladding assemblies.

Construction Field Reviews

At Aqua-Coast our on-site inspection consultants have many years of construction experience in site supervision & project management roles. Our consultants will regularly visit your job-site to consult with site supervisors & cladding contractors to ensure the construction of wall assemblies conforms with architectural drawings, BC Building Codes & best practice standards.  Our regular site visits will also include periodic on-site testing of vapour barrier adherence, insulation & waterproofing membranes.

Window & Water Penetration Testing.

When water penetration issues exist, windows are often one of the main sources. Windows provide the greatest number and largest surface area of penetrations & intersections of the exterior cladding surface, and have been a common source of moisture ingress in buildings in British Columbia.

Our consultants will perform window tests in random locations & be able to provide feedback to ensure that any material sequencing and/or window failures are remedied in a timely fashion.

Maintenance Manuals & Annual Inspections.

At Aqua-Coast we take pride in the projects we help to create, that is why we provide an additional service to our clients to ensure the materials & assemblies are performing as intended.

Our hands-on experience during the construction phase allows us provide accurate analysis & recommendations  regarding the cladding systems for your project that will assist in annual maintenance & warranty requirements.