Therma-Tru’s corporate office building had been leaking for years. After numerous, unsuccessful attempts to correct this condition, Mariucci & Associates brought in Trisco Construction Services to determine the source of leaks, then to design and install the repair method.
The initial investigation included sub-surface explorations to determine as-built construction details. This is one step that is often overlooked while trying to create a repair program for a structure. This step is particularly important when dealing with buildings that have EIFS as the exterior cladding.
EIFS panels and masonry were removed to determine the as-built construction detail of the EIFS panels, the window system, and the building’s drainage system. When the EIFS was removed, corrosion was visible on the light gauge metal framing and it was discovered that a flashing system was never installed during the original construction. It was determined that the building’s drainage system was not functioning properly; water penetrating the exterior cladding had been running into the interior of the building for years.
The important lesson learned on this project is that sub-surface investigations on EIFS buildings are one of the most important steps to take in order to design an effective repair program.
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