Owners and managers should view a building’s envelope as a single system made up of various components. Failure to maintain any one element, such as the roof or doors, could result in water penetration or damage affecting the entire building. That’s why it makes sense to conduct yearly inspections of the entire building envelope and document the findings.

BY NICK FORTUNA

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