By correcting minor problems before they become major ones, the prudent building owner or facility manager can extend the lifespan of building components and avoid major capital expenditures. 

Regular inspection can also identify materials approaching the end of their service life, so that replacement can be scheduled and budgeted in advance. Otherwise, building systems will fail without warning, requiring rushed and, often, unsatisfactory emergency repair.

Our inspectors should check exterior walls for defects. For masonry walls, they need to check for spalling, cracking, movement, failed joints, and efflorescence — all of which are potential entry points for damaging moisture.

EIFS/stucco is not the only envelope material in which joints between dissimilar materials can cause problems. In most exterior wall construction, these joints are filled with a sealant. If the wrong type of sealant was installed or if it has lost its elasticity due to exposure, it can easily form cracks, splits, or tears. To limit damage, inspectors will closely inspect all joints filled with sealants. The best time to inspect is when temperatures are cool and joints are at their widest, making failed sealant easier to detect.

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