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Building Envelope Consulting: Facade, Waterproofing, and Roofing in NYC

Beau Designs provides building envelope consulting for architects, developers, and contractors in New York City. Our work focuses on the parts of a building that keep water and air out: facades, windows, roofs, and below-grade waterproofing. We are led by a licensed architect, so we review the design with an understanding of what it is trying to achieve.

How We Can Help

Drawing review. We catch design risks early, before they turn into costly leaks.

Details. We provide hand sketches and CAD details for your design.

Material selection. We recommend materials that have a proven track record and meet current code requirements.

Specifications. We write clear specifications for all facade materials to help limit change orders during construction.

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Services

Foundation waterproofing. We design membrane and drainage details to manage hydrostatic pressure and below-grade moisture.

Roofing and waterproofing. We detail roof transitions and terminations to keep water out.

Window and roof detailing. We ensure the air and water barrier stays continuous at critical joints, including window-to-wall and wall-to-roof connections.

Energy code compliance. Energy code requirements are complex, and we help teams meet them.

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Construction Support

Field review. We conduct on-site walkthroughs and quality control reviews, with redlines where needed.

Technical sketching. We prepare hand sketches to resolve complex field transitions.

Submittal review. We check that windows and roofing products meet the design specifications.

Mock-up support. We help sequence and review performance of physical mock-ups.

Testing support. We provide guidance on blower door, AAMA, and ASTM test procedures.

Code compliance. We help navigate energy, fire, and local building requirements.

Explore Our Specialties

Our building envelope work covers a range of building types and systems. Learn more about curtain wall, rain screens, roofing, punched windows, brownstone facades, and Hamptons homes.

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