Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems

Our inspections test exterior walls for insulation effectiveness, water-resistance, the finished surface appearance. If for any reason you have any questions or comments about our exterior insulations and finish system inspections and evaluations, feel free to give us a call at 888-304-3437 or fill out the form to on this page and a representative will respond shortly.

Types of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems

Commercial and residential stucco exteriors are our most common exterior for Exterior Insulation and Finish System inspections. The exterior is non-load bearing and serves a dual purpose of a finish and an insulation in one product or layered products. There are four parts that make up a Exterior Insulation and Finish System:

• Foam Insulation
• Base Coat
• Fiberglass mesh for reinforcement
• Finish Coat

The two types of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems are Barrier and Water-Managed. The Barrier Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems’ application were before the year 2000, where-as the Water-Managed Exterior Insulation and Finish System was introduced around 1996. We can inspect both types of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems and make recommendations for repairs, when needed.

Get Exterior Insulation and Finish System Inspections

All the manufacturers of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems recommend regular inspections and maintenance to prolong the life of the product. There are two types of inspection processes, the visual inspection to indicate possible damage or moisture penetration points along the surface of the Exterior Insulation and Finish System. The second type of Exterior Insulation and Finish System inspection is a probe that takes moisture readings from below the surface.

The visual and probe inspection of the Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems should be composed by professional for accurate and reliable results.

If for any reason you have any questions or comments about our Exterior Insulation and Finish System Inspections, feel free to fill out the form on this page and an associate will respond shortly or give us a call at 888-304-3437.