Building Envelope Consulting in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Jackson Envelope Consulting (JEC) provides independent building envelope consulting, forensic investigation, and field testing services for high-end luxury resorts, master-planned communities, and commercial properties throughout Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, the Tourist Corridor, and Todos Santos.
Los Cabos’ Desert-Ocean Environment Demands More
Los Cabos presents a unique dual challenge: extreme desert heat and high UV exposure paired with aggressive marine salt air where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. Severe diurnal temperature swings cause significant expansion and contraction in building materials, leading to joint failure, cracked exterior finishes, and sealant degradation.
JEC understands how desert-coastal microclimates wear down exterior building materials and how to detail envelopes to prevent failure.
Wind and Water: Tropical Storms and Chubascos
While arid most of the year, Los Cabos is subject to intense late-summer tropical storms and hurricanes (chubascos). Torrential rains combined with violent wind gusts test fenestration and roofing systems to their limits. Field testing window and door assemblies ensures structural and water tightness before storms hit.
Our Los Cabos Services
Design Review — Extreme UV, thermal expansion, and coastal envelope design
Construction Phase QA Observations
AAMA 502/503 Field Water Testing for high-end door and window packages
Forensic Leak Investigation
Thermal Imaging (IR) Inspections
Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) for flat roofs, pool decks, and subterranean walls
Property Condition Assessment / Due Diligence
Contact JEC to discuss your luxury residential or resort project in Cabo San Lucas and Los Cabos.