Description
The following three-step process is used in conducting the EIFS inspection:
- A visual inspection (SAMPLE EIFS INSPECTION REPORT)of the exterior to document installation details, areas of visible damage, and status of repairs.
- Use of a Wet Wall Detector to perform a limited moisture scan of the EIFS in suspect areas.
- An interior infrared scan for moisture intrusion in the exterior wall cavities in those areas exhibiting damage to the EIFS from the exterior.
The evaluation is non-destructive and non-intrusive and based on the visibility and accessibility of the interior and exterior. Probe testing is not done as part of the inspection as this can damage the exterior and make it susceptible to future water intrusion. The results of our findings are presented in an easy-to-understand comprehensive report complete with digital photographs that highlight the condition of the EIFS.
EIFS inspections cannot be done during wet weather.
