EIFS and Stucco Inspections

Sound Exterior is a building envelope inspection company specializing in the inspection of stucco and EIFS (Exterior Insulating Finish System) claddings. We provide residential, commercial and third party inspections as well as consulting services to homeowners, building owners and contractors.

We strive to be the most comprehensive building envelope inspection company in the Pacific Northwest, as well as nationwide, providing our customers with inspections performed by a certified inspector with over 25 years of experience in the plaster industry.

We take great pride in providing our clients with a professional inspection report documenting the inspection process that walks our client around the exterior of the dwelling or building documenting the condition of the exterior cladding and its components.

Our Residential & Commercial Services:

• Purchase/Sale
• Maintenance/Remediation
• Building Envelope Evaluation
• Moisture Survey Inspection
• Manufactured Siding Inspection
• Manufactured Stone Veneer Inspection
• Intrusive Investigation
• Leak Detection Services
• Third Party Services
• Owner Representation
• Bid Review
• Consulting

Inspection Services We Offer

• Determine product and manufacturer, if applicable, of plaster cladding installed on dwelling/building;
• Determine if manufacturer’s specifications were adhered to during installation and whether all components are present and functioning properly;
• Determine life expectancy and future performance of sealants;
• Perform a moisture survey to determine if moisture intrusion is present;
• Provide a detailed written and photographic report of inspection to client;
• Provide a detailed scope of remedial work necessary to bring exterior cladding up to industry standards, manufacturer’s specifications, or Moisture Warranty Corporation’s requirements for the purpose of purchasing a MoistureFree Warranty;
• Remediation follow-up inspection including a detailed written and photographic report documenting that remedial work was completed to industry standards or Moisture Warranty’s protocol for the purpose of obtaining a warranty;
• Remedial consulting during the remediation process consisting of periodic on-site inspections including detailed written and photographic reports documenting the remediation process;
• Consulting services to assist homeowners, building owners, and contractors to determine the best type of exterior plaster cladding for specific projects;
• Commercial and residential third party inspections during the installation of stucco and EIFS claddings.

Remedial Consulting Services

Sound Exterior Inspections, LLC provides remedial consulting during the remediation of stucco and EIFS (Exterior Insulating Finish Systems) claddings to document the remediation process.

When it is determined that remediation is necessary upon completion of initial inspection, and at the request of the homeowner/building owner, we will assist the owner in determining the necessary remediation.

Upon commencement of the remediation, our inspector will make periodic site-visits throughout the remediation including photographing and documenting the remediation process and procedures, as well as meeting with the homeowner/building owner and/or its contractors to discuss industry standards, the exterior cladding manufacturer’s specifications and issuance of manufacturer’s warranty, if applicable.

This service includes detailed written and photographic reports documenting the exterior plaster remediation process.

Third Party Inspection Services

Third party inspections have become a very common practice in the plaster industry for quality control purposes. Sound Exterior Inspections, LLC provides third party inspection services to homeowners and building owners during the installation of stucco and EIFS (Exterior Insulating Finish Systems) claddings.

Our inspector will make periodic site-visits at specific stages of the exterior plaster application photographing and documenting the application process and procedures, as well as meeting with the building owner and/or its contractors to discuss industry standards, the plaster manufacturer’s specifications and issuance of manufacturer’s warranty, if applicable.

We provide detailed written and photographic reports documenting the exterior plaster application, components installed, specific details observed and recommendations made by the inspector during site visits.

DryvitCARE Program

When it is determined upon completion of inspection of the EIFS cladding installed on a commercial building that remediation is required to restore the cladding, it is often recommended that the DryvitCARE program be utilized.

The DryvitCARE program is designed for use over any manufacturer’s EIFS claddings. Dryvit requires the use of their products to qualify for their warranty. For further information, please contact us or visit www.dryvit.com.