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1. Conduct an exterior inspection for damage and sealant condition.

2. Attempt to identify type of product.

3. If available, ask the builder for documentation and any warranty.

4. If it is a pre-existing system ask for prior reports and repair history. 

5. Not all systems are bad. Consider the product fairly. 

6. Remember, an acceptable inspection will provide a baseline that will help maintain the property in the future as well as aid in resale.

 

 

  

EIFS / Stucco

We inspect the exterior of EIFS / Stucco / Hybrid homes for obvious repair needs however we do not inspect to manufacturer standards or for water penetration. Exterior finishing systems have had water penetration and decay problems over the past 15 years. Mr. Cahill can provide assistance via the phone without charge if there are matters you do not understand. We recommend you consider hiring an inspector who has considerable exterior wall and home inspection experience. Beware of inspectors who multi-task or perform both the home inspection and the exterior wall inspection. We know of only a few who are good at both. We will be glad to give you some names to research if you give us a chance at the home inspection. We recommend you have the home inspection done first.

http://www.buildingscience.com has good information on the subject. If you cannot find the article you can view it by clicking the following link. Dr. Lstiburek is a recognized industry expert and his information is worth reading.

Download the BuildingScience.com EIFS article

Vernon Davis of HousingScience.com performs exterior wall EIFS and stucco inspections around the state of Texas. We do not accept referral fees from Mr. Davis. Please contact Vernon and investigate his qualifications.

Vernon's Email or (800) 460-3892

 

 

 

 

 

 972 491-9919

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Look closely where water will run off the roof. Kick out or diverter flashing is missing. See the next photo for proper flashing.

Can you see the metal kick out flashing at the edge of the roof. This is proper. See above picture for missing flashing.

Look closely where the window meets the EIFS. This small crack will let water leak into the wall.. 

This EIFS hangs over the edge of the porch. It has damage probably caused by mowing equipment. 

       

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John Cahill TREC855 SPCB-CA30270 | Jim Bennett TREC4593 SPCB-CA41447