Construction Defects: Stone Veneer, Stucco, Brick and Siding

Is Your Siding Leaking?

We've all seen the gorgeous look of stone or brick on the outside of both residential and commercial buildings. Not only do they look great, but these types of material can provide weatherproofing as well.

However, these beautiful facings can hide big problems. If the detailing is overlooked or improperly installed, water can infiltrate the wall assembly. Detailing can include flashings, backer rod and sealer joints. These typically are seen in terminations where the facade and dissimilar materials meet. For example, if veneer is improperly terminated or sealed to a window frame, moisture can enter around the frame itself, leak into the wall cavity and mold and excessive deterioration can occur long before it becomes visible.

Infrared thermography not only detects and verifies moisture infiltration, but it can also "see" and tracking moisture migration paths. Using infrared thermography can detect stone veneer, stucco, brick or other siding construction defects and it can be a valuable tool to reduce remediation costs by identifying the source of the issue.

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*Ideas for this blog entry derived from:
Infrared Applications in the Fields of Forensic & Construction Defect Engineering, Fronapfel, E.L. & Amhaus, E.G., InfraMation 2003, ITC 092 A 2003-08-15