Kleinfeldt Consulting Ltd. offers a full range of engineering services relating to overcladding* retrofit projects for mid-rise and high-rise buildings that typically involve application of engineering expertise from our building science, structural, forensic and environmental divisions. These assessments are supported by specialists in the fields of architecture, energy management engineering and landscape architecture.

Typically buildings with structurally sound wall systems offer an excellent substrate for the support of insulating "overcladding" systems and when combined with other energy saving measures can reduce the total energy requirements by one half, reduce maintenance costs, extend service life and enhance the building’s appearance.

Kleinfeldt reports address safety, occupant comfort, stability, structural performance, energy efficiency, air quality/ventilation, daylighting, maintenance/cleaning and cost.

Our overcladding assessments and designs also address connection details, thermal & moisture movement, loads on the system, air permeability, cavity ventilation, water penetration resistance, condensation, fire performance and serviceability.

Overcladding retrofits can be carried out while the building is still in use with minimal impact on occupancy and also enables upgrading of building services.

Kleinfeldt Consulting Ltd. also offers a similar range of services for conversion of industrial buildings, heritage restorations, and application of retrofit strategies for educational, institutional and health care buildings.

Kleinfeldt Consulting also offers a unique preliminary overcladding retrofit assessment that provides building owners with a quick and inexpensive report on the potential for extended building service life, retrofit options and estimates of potential energy savings provided by comprehensive overcladding technologies. (Comprehensive Overcladding Retrofits Evaluation: CORE)

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(*The term "overcladding" or “re-skinning” means the installation of a new façade over the existing building envelope that requires detailed knowledge of the physical principles and materials involved. This knowledge must also be incorporated into the design details.)