Executive Summary
A luxury cedar log home in Gig Harbor exhibited severe thermal envelope failure resulting in moisture accumulation. Apex Property Tech was engaged to conduct thermal imaging diagnostics and execute a remediation protocol to restore building integrity and preserve estate equity.
Technical Specifications
The Failure: Critical Envelope Compromise
Preliminary diagnostics identified total building envelope failure on the northeast exposure. Cold exterior air was penetrating the log structure, causing internal wall temperatures to reach Dew Point.
Root Cause Analysis
- Insulation Gap: Cedar logs provided only R-4.2 thermal resistance.
- Thermal Bridging: Uninterrupted wood paths allowed cold transfer.
- Vapor Migration: Interior humidity migrating into cold structural cavities.
Remediation Metrics
R-Value Change
+376%
R-4.2 → R-20
Surface Temp
+16°F
47°F → 63°F
Condensation
ZERO
Risk Eliminated
Energy Loss
-65%
Annual Estimate
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