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Proposal for Façade Consulting <br />131 W. Margaret Lane <br />131 W. Margaret Lane <br />Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br />BECS #20250754 <br />December 11, 2025 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company <br />Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com locations through the Management office to occur during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to <br />4:00 PM). If required, the Owner or property manager may arrange for an escort to accompany us during our site visit. <br /> We will perform a forensic leakage investigation to determine the causes and pathways of water intrusion and air <br />infiltration. During this investigation, we will use calibrated testing equipment to create a pressure differential between <br />the interior and exterior; utilizing a blower door. This will effectively create a wind-driven rain event, which will provide <br />for more efficient means of leakage detection. Isolation techniques described in ASTM E2128 will be utilized to isolate <br />certain joints and conditions. This will help us to determine more specific pathways of water and air intrusion. This can <br />help to rule out certain repairs that may not be necessary. An Aerial Lift will be required to access elevated areas of <br />concern. Bulk exterior smoke testing will also be used to evaluate potential excessive air infiltration. <br /> Investigative probes requiring exterior brick removal in three locations will be performed by a subcontracted contractor. <br />In addition, a section of parapet metal coping will be removed and replaced by the contractor. The probes are to identify <br />potential deficiencies in the construction of the backup wall and transitions i.e. windows, shelf angle etc. <br /> We will follow up on our study with a detailed report Our findings will include recommendations, practical repair <br />solutions to address the observed conditions, risk factors associated with the observed conditions, and recommendations <br />for additional testing or exploratory openings (if necessary) to better understand the reported conditions. A stamped <br />and sealed report can be provided upon request for an additional cost. <br /> We will attend one in-person or virtual meeting during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 <br />PM) with the Client and Client’s representative following delivery of our findings to review conditions and <br />recommendations and answer questions related to the study. <br />If, during our work, we discover conditions that require immediate attention/repairs or additional access to perform <br />detailed observations and intrusive investigation, we will inform you of our findings and provide a budget for the additional <br />work. We will not proceed with additional work without first receiving written approval from the Client. <br /> <br />Upon review and discussion with the Owner’s representative, BECS can provide a proposal for preparing design and <br />specification documents, permitting assistance, performing bidding, and providing quality assurance services for the <br />project remediation. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Consulting Fees and Payment Terms <br />Task 1 – Forensic Evaluation of Building Envelope <br />Two to Three partial days on site performing the assessment and testing. Air infiltration testing to utilize <br />blower doors may be necessary. $6,160 <br /> <br />Contractor Support for Investigative Probes: $8,400 <br />$14,560 <br />Task 2 – Design Documents TBD <br />Task 3a – Bidding Services TBD <br />Task 3b – Permitting (Time and Expense) TBD <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9