About Us
Building Diagnostics is a contracting and consulting company specializing in improving building performance of both existing buildings and new construction. The Building Diagnostics team of specialist is supported by twenty plus years of hands on construction contracting along with thousands of infrared inspections and other various diagnostic inspections completed on existing homes.
Applying the lessons learned from troubleshooting problems in existing homes to preemptively build-in better details in new construction has proved to be an advantageous approach.
The unique services and award winning projects completed by Building Diagnostics have been featured on This Old House as well as numerous publications such as Energy Design Update, The Journal of Light Construction,and Home Energy Magazine.
The unique resources offered by Building Diagnostics can benefit clients who are interested in advancing their home or construction project beyond the typical minimal standards found in most buildings. Utilizing a wide array of diagnostic tools and a background in modern building science, Building Diagnostics can deliver the benefits of comfort and efficiency along with the reassurance of a durable, healthy home. Examples of strategies and resources available include advanced insulation techniques, whole house ventilation and air quality systems, passive and active solar strategies, healthy home components, plus a growing list of environmentally friendly building techniques.
Building Diagnostics continues to expand the diagnostic site visit services for clients in the New England area. Since the dynamics that drive building performance, such as heat loss and moisture movement are by and large invisible, using advanced diagnostic tools can be beneficial to help reveal and measure these often misunderstood issues. An on site inspection can serve as a general efficiency assessment, or as a specific troubleshooting effort to deal with frozen pipes, ice dams, drafty homes, overly dry homes, air quality issues, moisture and mold complications and or any number of related building performance issues.
Bruce Torrey a Certified Level1 Infrared Thermographer and licensed builder serves as senior building investigator. His expertise is well known through his numerous national and local presentations and frequent contributions to trade publications. Mr. Torrey’s role as a trainer for insulation contractors, energy auditors and builders is complemented by his consulting services provided to architects, utility companies and property managers as well as hundreds of homeowners. His commitment to advancing building technologies has resulted in a better living environment for many throughout New England.
To compliment the benefits of a high performance home, Building Diagnostics also provides resources for anyone pursuing help with “green” building technologies.
Hands on experience helps sort out and prioritize the benefits of using recycled materials, resource friendly technologies, as well as renewable energy systems. From recycled cotton insulation to solar systems to healthy home product specifications, Building Diagnostics provides the resources of both technology and technique.