Building Envelope Consulting in Oranjestad & Aruba

Jackson Envelope Consulting (JEC) provides independent building envelope consulting, forensic investigation, and field testing services for high-rise resorts, commercial centers, and residential developments throughout Oranjestad, Palm Beach, Eagle Beach, and San Nicolas.

Aruba’s Desert Trade-Wind Climate Demands More

Aruba’s climate is unique in the Caribbean: extreme desert heat and intense UV exposure combined with relentless, high-velocity trade winds laden with sea salt. These continuous high winds create a "sandblasting" effect on exterior cladding and force salt-laden moisture into the smallest cracks or unsealed joints.

JEC’s specialized envelope consulting ensures building materials and sealant systems are engineered specifically for Aruba’s abrasive environment.

Wind and Water: Wind-Driven Moisture & Facade Stress

While Aruba lies south of the traditional hurricane belt, its constant strong trade winds generate high dynamic pressures against building facades. Field testing fenestration and verifying facade attachment systems under wind load conditions is critical to prevent air leakage, water entry, and material fatigue.

Our Aruba Services

  • Design Review — High-wind, high-UV, and salt-abrasion facade consulting

  • Construction Phase QA Observations

  • AAMA 502/503 Air & Water Penetration Field Testing

  • Forensic Leak Investigation

  • Thermal Imaging (IR) Inspections

  • Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) for roof systems and pool plaza decks

  • Property Condition Assessment / Due Diligence

Contact JEC to discuss your commercial or resort project in Aruba.