Santa Barbara Window Forensics was founded by Brian Larkowski in an effort to solve issues involving the complexities of door and window installation.
Brian has been involved in the construction industry for over 20 years. In the Mid 80's, he began as a carpenter's laborer and apprentice. In 1992, he became a licensed general contractor in California, (Lic. #643754).
Although he has a broad range of construction knowledge, Brian saw the need for window and door installation specialists from the earliest days of his career.
Throughout his career, Brian has installed thousands of window and door units. In 1993, he was awarded his first of two United States patents on exterior window molding and installation systems. He has experience in sales, service and product representation ranging from vinyl and aluminum to wood, clad and fiberglass. While attending factory tours and training in many cities across the nation, he's learned about the manufacturing aspect, testing requirements and the glazing process.
In recent years, Brian has conducted trainings in the Santa Barbara area, teaching proper weatherization techniques to builders, architects and local building officials. He's a published author of a weatherization text book and is involved with curriculum development and instruction of construction related courses at Allan Hancock College.
Brian is a Certified Installation Masters™ Installer #700001517, (a program developed by AAMA) and a board member of the Santa Barbara Contractor's Association. He has undergone training focused on national standards as well as approved testing methods and equipment.
Other certifications include BPI Building Analyst and Envelope Professional.
Based upon knowledge, experience and by use of a scientific approach we are focused on the areas of training, flashing systems design/implementation and investigative testing of existing units to determine causes and solutions of water intrusion issues.
In addition to training and curriculum development, we provide a host of field testing services for both residential and commercial projects, performed in general accordance with national standards.