Facade failures rarely come from one dramatic error. More often, small gaps in coordination accumulate until water, movement, tolerances, or maintenance expose them. A systematic review catches these risks while they are still inexpensive to change.
Treating details in isolation
A typical mullion may be well designed while the roof edge, podium, entrance, parapet, corner, or penetration remains unresolved. Map every interface and trace continuous lines for water, air, insulation, fire stopping, and structural support.
Ignoring movement and tolerances
Concrete construction, steel frames, facade modules, glass, panels, and sealants all move and are built within tolerances. Slots, joints, anchors, edge clearances, and sealant geometry must accommodate the combined reality rather than ideal dimensions.
Leaving access until the end
Cleaning, glass replacement, sealant renewal, drainage inspection, and hardware adjustment need safe routes. Integrating these needs during design protects appearance, reduces future cost, and prevents maintenance teams from improvising unsafe solutions.
