Jones Weatherproofing solves complex weatherproofing challenges for the built environment – and to achieve the best results, it’s always best to involve us as early as possible. Our specification support services move weatherproofing from a reactive, last-minute fix to a proactive part of the design stage.
Architects and specifiers know penetrations are an unavoidable part of the building envelope, but often we’re brought in late by contractors to resolve problems that have already caused delays. While we can – and frequently do – provide effective solutions at this stage, the work can extend project timelines. In many cases, it requires corrective measures, reopening completed areas of the building or re-erecting scaffolding – all of which add time, cost, and disruption.
With Jones Weatherproofing’s specification support, you gain access to our technical expertise, standard details and tailored specifications. We can also advise on sequencing to ensure weatherproofing happens at the right point in the programme – protecting the building envelope, reducing remedial work and keeping projects on track and within budget.
Specification support: weatherproofing expertise at the design stage
With over 45 years of experience, the Jones Weatherproofing team has the knowledge and skills to deliver effective weatherproofing at any stage of a project. But for best results, early engagement is key, and our specification support services bring weatherproofing to the design stage.
How we support architects and specifiers with weatherproofing building penetrations:
- Bespoke details created in response to project-specific requests
- Calls and meetings to discuss challenges and develop tailored solutions
- A collection of standard details available to download for use in specifications
- An in-house technical team to answer enquiries and provide support
- A variety of resources on our website, including blogs, whitepapers and case studies
Whatever the stage of your project, Jones Weatherproofing can provide technical input and practical solutions to ensure a weatherproof building envelope.
The importance of early engagement for the weatherproofing of building penetrations
Effective weatherproofing of building penetrations protects the envelope from:
- Rainwater ingress
- Draughts
- Warm air leakage
- Interstitial condensation
- Wind damage
Without proper weatherproofing, penetrations can contribute to a performance gap – the difference between the building’s predicted energy performance and its actual as-built performance. Performance gaps are rarely the fault of one party. Instead, they are a cumulative result of how a project is designed and delivered. But a gap in performance can result in statutory requirements not being met and may even delay building sign-off.
Our weatherproofing specification support services can help you identify potential problem areas early and address them before they cause issues, protecting the building’s performance and design intent, and helping to keep the project on time and on schedule.
Don’t wait to weatherproof building penetrations
Leaving weatherproofing until the end of a project can cause a variety of complications, putting both the building envelope and structure at risk, as well as impacting project timelines and compromising design intent.
With early engagement from Jones Weatherproofing, we can help you identify potential problem areas before they arise, ensuring weatherproofing is carried out at the right stage of the project. The result is a building envelope that performs as intended, without unexpected delays or costs.
Get in touch to find out how we can support the specification of weatherproofing for your upcoming projects.