DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES OF PHILADELPHIA

Performing and guiding analytic and forensic testing, including test probes, thermographic IR imaging, and moisture or water testing. DSS also manages and interprets Special Inspections performed by third-party ASTM certified providers... We are an architectural building enclosure consulting firm dedicated to supporting architects, builders and owners with building enclosure design assistance, assessment, testing and investigations... Continuous Insulation presents challenges with the overall wall-assembly's design, performance and construction. We are currently developing eight, steel-framed wall assemblies to evaluate their comparative differences, while standardizing to ICC 2018 in Climate Zone 5. The design solutions include multiple insulation types, location of the thermal and weather control layers, thermal breaks, fasteners, fire resistance, structural, and the final accommodation to exterior claddings.

Also known as: Design Support Services of Philadelphia, LLC, DSS-Philly

Primary location: Narberth United States