Andrew T. Stanton

Experience

Andrew Stanton specializes in the investigation, analysis, and repair of buildings, primarily addressing building enclosure performance. His building enclosure experience includes roofing, waterproofing, and exterior cladding projects that emphasize addressing moisture egress in the wet US Pacific Northwest climate. Mr. Stanton also performs thermal analysis to assess performance and condensation potential within exterior wall and roof assemblies as well as within specific components, including windows and exterior doors. Mr. Stanton conducts testing, including water spray testing in accordance with ASTM E1105, for fenestrations and facades.

Mr. Stanton’s diverse project experience includes litigation support, insurance claims investigations, and rehabilitation design. His digital skills include computer analysis with THERM, Optics, and Windows and graphics development through SketchUp, Bluebeam, and CAD.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Building Science

• Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport - Anchorage, AK: Thermal analysis and building enclosure basis-of-design development for air traffic control tower and terminal radar approach control base building
• Tera Apartments - Kirkland, WA: Condensation potential analysis and roof design development for multi-story apartment building
• Huntington Museum - San Marino, CA: Thermal analysis of skylight enclosure
   

Failure/Damage Investigations

• US Pacific Northwest: Dozens of investigations of moisture intrusion wood decay damage to framing of condominiums, apartments, and commercial buildings
• JC Penny Bellingham - Bellingham, WA: Water damage condition assessment of 1920s commercial building
• Elliott Avenue West - Seattle, WA: Punched window system water leakage investigation
• Our Lady of Guadalupe - Anchorage, AK: Investigation of cracked and deteriorated stucco
   

Facade Assessment

• Soundview Plaza - Kent, WA: Building envelope enclosure study for a one-story commercial building clad in EIFS
• Exchange Building - Seattle, WA: Water testing and cast stone unit masonry condition assessment
   

Litigation Consulting

• Confidential - Seattle, WA: Litigation support for window wall construction defect claim for high-rise towers
• Confidential - Seattle, WA: Litigation support for cladding, roofing, below-grade waterproofing, guardrails, etc., construction defect claim for apartment complex
• Confidential - Tacoma, WA: Litigation support for claim of defective metal cladding on medical facility
   

Repair and Rehabilitation

• Private Residence - Seattle, WA: Repair design for fire-damaged residence
• Confidential - Seattle, WA: Construction observations for stone panel curtain wall anchor replacement
• Seattle Municipal Tower - WA: Construction observations for granite panel facade repair and resealing
   

Roofing and Waterproofing

• Confidential - Cle Elum, WA: Water damage investigation of metal roofing system at new residential construction
• Elliott Avenue West - Seattle, WA: Design drawing development and construction observations for exterior planter waterproofing repair
• South Lake Union Marriott - Seattle, WA: Construction observations for hotel shower waterproofing
   

Wood Structures

• Pointe Niguel - Laguna Niguel, CA: Visual assessment of wood-framed walking surfaces per California Senate Bill 721
• Confidential - Seattle, WA: Investigation of moisture effects on existing oriented strand board sheathing
• Occidental Avenue - Seattle, WA: Bowstring truss analysis and repair

Professional Affiliations

International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants
Seattle Building Enclosure Council

Registrations

Civil Engineer in CA and WA

Education

The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Structural, 2019
Master of Architectural Engineering, Structural, 2019