Services & Processes
Full-Spectrum Building Envelope Services
Armko takes a project from initial assessment and budgeting through specifications, bidding, construction observation, and warranty close-out.
What We Do
Core Services
Evaluation, design, and construction-phase services across roofs, walls, windows, and waterproofing.
01
Roof & Building Envelope Analysis
Identify the cause of water intrusion. Where hidden conditions must be exposed or testing performed, Armko engages the appropriate third-party contractor and provides the observations and recommendations.
02
Exterior Wall & Veneer Analysis
Assess sealant joint failure, stress cracks from building movement, through-wall flashing, and window systems. Written reports identify what needs repair and what is still performing.
03
Roof & Waterproofing Evaluation
Determine whether a roof and waterproofing system is maintainable, or whether the cost to maintain and repair it justifies replacement.
04
Design & Specification
Design and specify roofing and waterproofing systems based on existing conditions. Budgets are adhered to. System quality is not traded away.
05
Condition Assessment & Investigation
On-site investigation and survey, including review of existing construction documents and maintenance records. Written findings may include cost projections and lifecycle cost analysis.
06
Construction Observation
Field Service Advisors make weekly job visits during roof installation, confirming work matches the contract documents. Observation reports include photographs.
07
Non-Destructive Testing
Armko staff are trained to perform thermographic imaging and electronic moisture sensing when the owner does not want existing materials removed.
08
Storm Assessments
Post-storm roof inspection, roof samples provided for lab testing if required, and technical assistance to the owner through to bid documents.
How We Work
From Evaluation to Closeout
Armko works with you on every project phase, from first assessment through final warranty review.
- 01
Evaluation
On-site investigation and survey, review of existing construction documents and maintenance records, core cuts to determine actual construction components, and non-destructive testing where required.
- 02
Budget & Priorities
Establish roofing and waterproofing priorities, set project budgets, and provide cost comparisons of different systems.
- 03
Design
Plans, details, and technical specifications for the repair, re-roof, or waterproofing scope — written to the owner’s goals and budget.
- 04
Bid
Pre-bid conference, proposal evaluation, bid analysis, and recommendation of qualified contractors.
- 05
Construction Observation
Assistance with the pre-construction conference, weekly job visits during installation, written observation reports with photographs, and submittal and payment request review.
- 06
Closeout
Punch lists, as-built documents, and review of close-out documents including warranty.
Technology & Methodology
Diagnostics Before Demolition
Where conditions are hidden, we measure before anything is opened up. The methods below establish what is actually happening in an assembly.
Thermographic Imaging
Non-destructive infrared survey performed by Armko staff to locate trapped moisture without opening the roof.
Electronic Moisture Sensing
Instrument readings that locate moisture within the roof assembly when removal of materials isn’t desired.
Core Cuts
Targeted cuts to determine the actual construction components of the existing assembly.
Lab Testing
Roof samples submitted for laboratory analysis where required, particularly to substantiate storm and hail damage.
In development
Drone-Based Survey
Aerial documentation of large or difficult-access roof areas to support condition reporting.
Digital Project Tracking
Project documentation and reporting moving online to give owners direct visibility.
Storm Response
After a Major Storm Event
Following a major storm event, Armko inspects the roofs that may have been damaged, provides roof samples for lab testing if required, and provides technical assistance to the owner. Once the owner and insurance carrier agree on the extent of the damage, we prepare the plans, details, and specifications for bidding.
Tell us what the building is doing.
Describe the leak, the failure, or the project and an Armko consultant will follow up.