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Our role as a Third Party Inspector is to ensure that the materials and installation procedures used are per the contract documents, as well as noting the impacts that associated construction trade installation may have upon the integrity of the EIFS or stucco system.
EIFS & Stucco Inspection and Forensic Services has absolutely no affiliation with any EIFS or stucco manufacturer, installer, repair service, or any insurance company or law firm. We pride ourselves on our independence, integrity and professionalism.
A written and photographic report documents our findings and will attempt to identify the source of any moisture intrusion. Our inspections can be on a random or scheduled basis, as frequently as deemed appropriate for the project needs or on a per-diem basis. Field site observations on microbial contamination relating to building envelope moisture intrusion are duly noted.
We have ten years of experience in EIFS and stucco with both in-process and existing structure inspections. We will inspect individual steps of the installation process or the entire exterior project.
Building codes and contract documents may require third party inspections for certain material installations. (The IBC requires that EIFS without weather barriers have third party inspections. BOCA, SBCCI, ICBO and the Corps of Engineers also have third party requirements.)
We provide this service to owners, developers, property managers, condominium associations, potential buyers, insurance companies, law firms, appraisers, realtors and relocation services.
Inspections typically include investigating installation flaws, damaged areas, missing or inadequate water diversion, missing or inadequate sealant installation, sealant failures and paths for potential water intrusion or actual water intrusion damage.
Pre-Purchase inspections identify deficiencies noted during the inspection enabling the owner and/or buyer to have the proper information available when making decisions on a project.
We thoroughly observe and report on all, or specific stages, of the exterior wall envelope installation process to ensure the wall cladding is being constructed according to plans and specifications. Installation inspections help assure that the wall cavity and sheathing are protected from water infiltration and damage. The performance of the exterior building envelope is dependent upon the interaction of all its components. Each component must be designed and installed properly for all to work together.
Good building practices must be followed regardless of the final cladding surface to insure long-term performance. All exterior wall claddings (stucco, masonry, brick, wood & vinyl siding, etc.) and penetrations (windows, doors, etc.) are subject to moisture intrusion. Properly installed substrates, prepared openings, weather barriers, windows, flashings, weeps and caulking/sealants cannot be stressed enough and are critical to the actual performance of the building envelope.
The historical documentation of an installation by an independent consultant can prove to be a valuable resource in the event of any future claims and/or disputes that may arise on a project.
For more information about types of inspections, see SERVICES.
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