Andy Munas, P.E.

Mr. Munas is a civil/structural consulting engineer in Western North Carolina, providing service to the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.  He earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University with an Honor’s Thesis in Structural Evaluation from the Schreyer Honor’s College.  Mr. Munas provides consultation related to civil/structural damage, including snow load roof collapse, parking garage collapse, sinkholes, foundation settlement, vehicle impacts, hail/wind damage, fire damage, long-term deterioration, and construction defects.  Mr. Munas also provides consultation related architectural damage, including water infiltration, moisture intrusion, hail/wind damage, and long-term deterioration.

Prior to joining EDT, Mr. Munas was a Senior Forensic Engineer based in Pennsylvania and serving the Mid-Atlantic region.  In addition to investigative services, Mr. Munas performed repair design of structural systems, including wood, concrete, steel, light-gauge, and masonry elements.  Mr. Munas also performed repair design of architectural systems, including membrane roofing, insulation systems, and various façade and flashing systems.  Mr. Munas has experience with historic structure assessment and repairs conforming with original building construction methods.  Mr. Munas has performed property condition assessments for due diligence investigations, performed demolition special inspections, completed structural analysis and strengthening design for wood, steel, and concrete structures.  Mr. Munas is a certified aerial lift operator and is experienced with remote access using rope and belay/rappel systems.

When not on the job, Mr. Munas enjoys outdoor adventure.  Mr. Munas has written about his adventures and is a published author.  Mr. Munas used to compete competitively in road and track cycling, and he still occasionally races and provides organizational support for a professional New Zealand cycling team while they are based in the United States.

Typical Areas of Service 

• Evaluations of storm damage

• Code compliance reviews

• Assessment of structural systems

• Root cause analysis and determination of damage to structures

• Evaluations of roof damage

• Evaluations of building components and veneers

• Water intrusion investigations

• Remediation analysis