About
Reed Consulting
- KNOWLEDGE
- EXPERIENCE
- INTEGRITY
With 35 years of experience in the building sciences and the physics of moisture intrusion, Reed Consulting designs solutions for a host of building types and situations and is recognized as industry building enclosure (waterproofing & weatherproofing) experts.
We have worked with architects, developers, builders, subcontractors, inspectors, homeowners, homeowners associations, property managers, the military, and municipalities for design and remediation of waterproofing systems. In addition, we can provide forensic investigation to determine origin & cause of water intrusion and mold issues during litigation support.
Our Services
- Building Enclosure Design & Analysis
- Architectural Plan Review
- Waterproofing Design
- Below Grade
- Decks
- 3rd Party Quality Assurance During Construction
- Expert Witness & Litigation Support
- Water Intrusion Origin & Cause Investigation
- Concrete Moisture Vapor Transmission Testing
About
David Reed
David Reed specializes in building enclosure design and forensics. He has over 34 years experience with waterproofing systems and products.
David understands building science, and the physics of moisture intrusion. He has served as a manufacturer’s technical consultant for a variety of waterproofing products and systems, has authored several articles concerning moisture intrusion, and has been a keynote speaker for building inspection and architectural seminars.
David is a seasoned professional, having been involved in waterproofing systems design, investigation of building systems failure, and product research and development. He has worked with architects, builders, contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, homeowners associations, property managers, the military, and municipalities for design, construction, and remediation of waterproofing.
At Reed Consulting, David Reed does general consulting for waterproofing system design, forensic investigation of water intrusion and system failures, construction observation for building envelope systems, and litigation support.
Areas of expertise
Waterproofing Systems
Weather Barrier Systems
Air Barrier Systems / Rainscreens
Deck Coating Systems
Sealants
Concrete Slab Moisture
Elastomeric Coatings
Flashing
Fracture-Resistant Membrane Systems
Moisture Management
Drainage Systems
Mold Testing
Mold Remediation Plans
Cause & Origin Investigations
Infrared Thermography
Expert Litigation Support
Memberships
- Construction Specification Institute
- IIBEC (RCI)
- ASTM International
- Environmental Assessment Association
- Indoor Environmental Standards Organization
- International Concrete Repair Institute
- Indoor Air Quality Association
Certifications
- American Indoor Air Quality Council as a CIEC – Council Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant; and as a CRS – Certified Remediation Specialist
- International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) as a CSMTT – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician, and as Moisture Management Inspector.