The purpose of
a moisture inspection is to help assess the condition of the stucco
system by looking for visible installation flaws, inadequate water
diversion and sealant failures and conduct random moisture readings
using electronic moisture devices.
Scope of Inspection:
The stucco inspection is limited to the following:
- A visual examination
of the condition of the stucco, exterior sealants, flashing,
windows, doors, roof-to-stucco transitions, parapets, gutters,
deck-to-building connections, stucco terminations and any
penetrations through the stucco.
- Conducting of
random electronic moisture scanning of the building
envelope.
- Intrusive testing
in areas that scan high readings.
- Preparing a report
of our observations of potential problem areas and recording
any high readings found.
- Providing detailed
information on typical moisture-related problems in stucco
homes to assist you in maintaining the value of your home.
Further Testing
/ Investigation: Our policy is to rely on moisture readings
as an indicator of relative moisture values between different
test spots, not as an absolute value of water content in the substrate.
It is difficult to determine if the structural wood of your home
has been damaged in areas of high readings without removing a
core sample of the stucco to allow for visual inspection. Should
we feel that further investigation is needed this will be indicated
in the summary section of the report.
Repair Follow-up
and Annual Inspections: A repair follow-up inspection should
be conducted within three months after completion of any repairs
to assess the effectiveness of the moisture modifications. This
is extremely important. Annual inspections should also be scheduled
to ensure that your stucco system remains dry. This way any sealant
failures, stucco cracks, etc. can be caught and repaired promptly.
Testing and maintaining your home on a regular basis is the best
way to prevent costly repairs associated with moisture damage.
Also, should you decide to sell your home, annual inspections
and maintenance documentation will be a valuable selling tool,
providing evidence to show that your home has been inspected and
maintained on a regular basis by a reputable and qualified firm.
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