Lake Washington Residence

Seattle, Washington
Client:  Stephen Sullivan Architects
Dates of Service:  1993

Project Summary:  This large new residence faced challenges inherent in Seattle’s rainy climate as well as from its site’s lakefront location with a high subterranean water table.  Innumerable complex junctures between the home’s five different waterproof deck types, two roof systems, and four exterior wall assemblies, posed additional intricacies.

PL:BECS Services:  PL:BECS consulted to the architect throughout the design in all aspects related to the home’s exterior enclosure systems, including sub-grade roof and wall waterproofing; deck waterproofing; low-slope membrane roofs and clay-tile sloping roofs; limestone and rubble-stone wall veneers; stucco-clad walls; concrete-block and shot-crete site walls, and associated elements.

During the construction process, PL:BECS worked closely with the architect and Edifice Construction, the general contractor, to assure proper execution of the various exterior envelope systems.