Buildings fail from
the outside in.
We find it first.

Envelope Resources diagnoses moisture intrusion, thermal failures, and cladding defects before they become six-figure repairs — then designs, bids, and oversees the fix, for multifamily and commercial buildings across Washington and Oregon.

Interior finish Structural frame Continuous insulation Air / water barrier Drainage / rainscreen gap Cladding typical exterior wall assembly, plan section
This is the kind of detail we live in — literally.

What we do

Full-lifecycle building envelope consulting, from first site walk to final closeout.

Building Envelope Assessment

  • On-site evaluations of envelope conditions
  • Moisture intrusion investigations
  • Performance diagnostics

Design & Engineering Support

  • Design review and detailing
  • Material selection guidance
  • Thermal, air, and moisture control consulting

Construction Phase Services

  • Submittal review and mock-up evaluation
  • On-site quality assurance inspections
  • Field testing coordination — air/water infiltration, adhesion

Testing & Diagnostics

  • Infrared thermography
  • Water penetration testing
  • Roof moisture surveys

Remediation & Repair Consulting

  • Failure analysis and scope-of-work development
  • Repair design packages
  • Contractor support and oversight

Expert Witness Testimony & Litigation Support

  • Forensic investigation and root-cause analysis for disputed claims
  • Expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony
  • Support for construction defect litigation, insurance claims, and arbitration

Roofing & Waterproofing Consulting

  • Roof system evaluation and replacement design
  • Waterproofing for foundations, plazas, below-grade systems

Energy Program Incentive Support

  • Utility, state, and federal incentive screening
  • Application prep and program compliance verification
  • Net-cost-after-incentive analysis

Construction Loan Monitoring

  • Monthly site observation and progress reporting
  • Draw request and percentage-complete verification

Construction Management

  • Project planning, scheduling, budget tracking
  • Contractor coordination and final inspections

Multifamily owners are leaving real money on the table

Between utility rebates, state grants, and Washington's Clean Buildings early-adopter incentive, multifamily properties in Washington and Oregon can qualify for meaningful funding toward window replacement, roof and wall insulation, and heat pump conversions — often work you'd be budgeting for anyway. We screen eligibility, sequence testing and documentation to satisfy program requirements, and stack programs where they're allowed to stack.

70–100%
Of project cost, Seattle City Light Multifamily Retrofit — windows, insulation, ductless heat pumps (income-qualified)
$0.30–$0.75/sf
WA Clean Buildings Tier 2 — enhanced rate for multifamily owners signing an Anti-Displacement Agreement
$1000s/unit
IRA HOMES & HEEHRA — heat pump and envelope upgrades, higher for low-income properties
$0.68/kWh
PSE New Construction Grants — envelope, HVAC, and water heating packages (50% bonus for nonprofits)

Figures shown are program maximums for qualifying projects and measures; actual amounts depend on building size, income qualification, utility territory, and program funding availability at time of application.

Why Envelope Resources

Building science first, paperwork second.

25+

Years of experience in construction defect remediation and repair

WA / OR

Licensed and active across both states, multifamily and commercial

1

Point of contact from first site walk through final closeout report

Get in touch

Tell us what the building is doing that it shouldn't.

Whether it's a active leak, a pre-purchase due-diligence review, or a Clean Buildings deadline creeping up, start with a conversation — not a proposal.

Envelope Resources, LLC

OwnerJames Bush
Address4701 SW Admiral Way, #363, Seattle, WA 98116