Building Envelope
and Exterior
Window replacement, balcony restoration, facade rehabilitation, and rooftop work for condominiums across the GTA. We protect your building from the outside in.
What Is Building Envelope and Exterior Work
The building envelope is everything that separates the interior of your condominium from the outside world. Windows, balconies, exterior walls, cladding, and the roof. When any of these systems fail, water gets in, energy is lost, and structural damage follows.
Articon Build handles the full scope of building envelope and exterior work for condominium corporations across the GTA. We work directly with your board, your property manager, and your structural engineer to deliver projects on time and on budget.
- Full scope window replacement programs
- Balcony restoration and waterproofing
- Facade rehabilitation and cladding
- Rooftop and terrace restoration
- Board-ready proposals and fixed pricing
01 / 04
High rise window replacement is one of the most complex exterior projects a condo board can undertake. We manage the full program from engineering coordination and permit pulling through to installation and resident scheduling across every floor.
- Full building window replacement programs
- Balcony sliding door replacement
- Resident scheduling and 48 hour notice
- Engineering coordination and sign off
- Permit pulling and city approvals
02 / 04
Balcony spalling and waterproofing failure are among the most common and costly issues facing Toronto condo buildings. Left unaddressed they lead to structural damage and safety concerns. We restore balconies to a safe, watertight standard with a full scope engineered and documented for your board.
- Concrete spall repair and restoration
- Waterproofing membrane installation
- Traffic coating and surface finishing
- Railing inspection and repair
- Caulking of all joints and penetrations
03 / 04
The facade of your building is its first line of defence against Toronto's weather. Failed sealants, deteriorating cladding, and cracked masonry allow water into the structure over time. We rehabilitate facades and exterior cladding systems to stop water infiltration and restore the building's appearance.
- Masonry repair and repointing
- Sealant joint replacement
- Cladding repair and replacement
- Curtain wall rehabilitation
- Water infiltration investigation and repair
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Rooftop membranes and terrace waterproofing systems have a finite lifespan. When they fail, the consequences reach every floor below. We restore rooftop systems and outdoor terraces with commercial grade materials engineered for Toronto's climate and specified for your building's configuration.
- Rooftop membrane replacement
- Terrace waterproofing and drainage
- Rooftop insulation upgrades
- Parapet wall repair and capping
- Rooftop paving and finish restoration
Building envelope failures are progressive. A failed sealant joint, a cracked balcony slab, or a deteriorating window seal gets worse every season. Boards that address these issues early avoid far larger costs and protect the long-term value of every unit in the building.
Water infiltration through failed envelope systems causes progressive structural damage to concrete, rebar, and building systems. Early intervention protects the structure and avoids emergency repairs that cost significantly more.
Spalling concrete on balconies, failing window seals, and deteriorating facade panels are safety hazards. Condo corporations have a legal obligation to maintain the building envelope in a safe condition. Proactive repair programs reduce liability exposure significantly.
Planned building envelope projects are far more cost effective than emergency responses. A board that addresses window replacement or balcony restoration on schedule keeps reserve fund spending predictable and avoids special assessments.