Expertise

DK Engineering PLLC is experienced in all manner of roofing systems, from asphalt shingle and sheet metal roofing for steep-slope applications to hot-applied rubberized asphalt and cold fluid-applied systems for green roofs and inverted roof membrane assemblies (IRMAs).  Our expertise extends from conventional roof systems with the membrane on top of the assembly to inverted systems with rooftop gardens or paving systems.  Our capabilities include assessment, investigation, and design of commercial roofing systems along with quality assurance throughout construction.   

Systems we are familiar with:

• Asphalt, Slate, Wood-Shake, Clay Tile, and Synthetic Shingle
• Standing Seam Sheet Metal 
• Flat Seam Sheet Metal
• PVC & TPO
• EPDM
• Asphalt Built-Up
• Modified Bitumen
• Cold Fluid-Applied
• Hot Fluid-Applied
• Roof Coating Systems
• Insulated/ Protected Roof Membrane Assemblies (IRMA & PRMA)

DK Engineering PLLC is experienced in all manner of waterproofing systems, from fluid-applied and sheet membrane waterproofing for building foundations to pre-applied blindside systems.  Our expertise also extends to plaza decks and podium construction, where the waterproofing system on the horizontal surface of below grade structures is of the utmost importance.  Our capabilities include assessment, investigation, and design of commercial waterproofing systems along with quality assurance throughout construction.

Systems we are familiar with:

• Self-Adhered Sheet Membrane
• Cold Fluid-Applied (single-component, reinforced, etc.)
• Hot Applied Rubberized Asphalt
• Blind Side/ Bentonite
• Coatings (Elastomeric, Silicone, Polyurethane, Traffic Grade, Pedestrian Grade, etc.)

DK Engineering PLLC is experienced in many commercial wall assemblies and associated cladding systems including exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), brick masonry veneers, adhered stone/masonry, solid masonry or mass walls, insulated metal wall panels (IMPs), and precast concrete structures.  Our capabilities include assessment and investigation for the entire wall assembly for air and moisture migration/infiltration.  Our company also designs restoration of commercial façade systems and air/thermal barriers for commercial walls.  Our expertise in air barriers extends from sheet and fluid-applied systems to spray-applied foam insulation and combination sheathing/air barrier systems along with quality assurance throughout construction.

Systems we are familiar with:

• Solid/ Mass Wall
• Modern Cavity Wall
• Rainscreen Assemblies
• Barrier Wall
• Precast
• Masonry
• Insulated Metal Wall Panels (IMPs)
• Architectural Metal Wall Panels (ACM, flush seam, etc.)
• Sheet and Fluid Applied Air Barriers
• Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Insulation

DK Engineering PLLC  is experienced in many commercial fenestration products such as curtain walls and storefronts as well as skylights and fixed or operable windows.  Our capabilities include assessment, investigation, and design through AAMA 501.2 testing of these assemblies along with quality assurance throughout construction.  

Systems we are familiar with:

• Aluminum Framed Storefronts & Entrances
• Curtain Wall (stick-built and unitized)
• Sloped Glazing Assemblies (skylights, etc.)
• Punch Windows
• Flanged Windows