A stucco repair follow-up inspection should be conducted within three months after completion of any Charlotte stucco repairs to assess the effectiveness of the moisture modifications if the first inspection uncovered areas of high moisture. This is extremely...
Over 60% of all claddings have moisture problems that damage the home. It is much easier to test EIFS for moisture than any other cladding, therefore a lot more data is available. If other claddings were easier to test, the failure rates would be likely to be much higher than shown on the graph above.
About Charlotte restoration, engineering, and stucco repair company’s that do inspections. Some stucco restoration company’s also do their own stucco inspections. Their primary source of income is from the restoration work and their stucco inspection services is used to find new work. There is nothing wrong with stucco restoration work, however when a company is looking for work, the inspections they provide some times reflect a greater need for their restoration services than what is really there. I have seen small problems magnified to big problems, improper use of inspection equipment to misrepresent a problem or just plain inexperience.
We provide a independent 3rd party inspection service without pushing for repairs. We report the facts as found and have no reason to magnify a problem. If problems are found we will gladly consult with the remediation company you choose, regarding findings in our reports.
Despite the reputation that stucco homes have gotten lately, it is possible to own one for years and not have any major problems. Just like with any type of home, routine walks around your home, regular maintenance, and the occasional visit from a stucco expert (not unlike having a plumber or electrician if needed) can prevent a lot of worries. BC Inspections provides consulting services for building envelope assessments based on years of experience with stucco wall systems and the use of RMP software for moisture reporting.
Before calling a stucco repair contractor, contact us so we can provide an objective evaluation and scope of work that the contractor can estimate to. This ensures you of an evaluation that protects your interests.
