Crocker Art Museum

Highlights of our work for this project include the following:

• Evaluated designs for the cladding, including approximately 4,000 white aluminum panels, 4,500 preweathered zinc panels, and a 22 ft tall by 105 ft long curtain wall
• Reviewed the installation plan for the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) roof membrane
• Helped develop waterproofing details for the walls and roof
• Investigated attachment of the cladding to the structure
• Vetted the performance of a vapor-permeable air barrier behind the wall cladding and provided detailing recommendations to incorporate redundancy into assembly
• Observed construction and testing of a full-scale onsite mockup, including waterproofing at typical wall penetrations, to compare with performance expectations.
• Assisted the contractor in developing a testing program and modifying details to improve performance
• Observed ongoing construction and field testing to compare with the design intent