Preventative, Predictive, & Corrective Maintenance

Whether you are preparing to purchase a home, sell a home, or are maintaining a current one, our Current Condition Study can provide a view of the home otherwise unseen.

The methods in which to diagnosis can not be worse for the health of the subject than the condition itself

Thermal Image Current Condition Studies improve the ability to perform moisture intrusion inspections on exterior cladding's - specifically Stucco and Stone Veneer. If there is damage behind the cladding it is often visible with thermal imaging in the form of temperature anomalies. Temperature anomalies reveal the size and location of possible moisture helping to identify an affected area and quantify the amount of moisture. By utilizing this technology for our inspections, Weikel C.R.S. has been able to better identify trouble areas that may need attention. Thermal imaging is a non-invasive test that will reveal conditions otherwise undetected. Taking a non-invasive approach is vital to the continued performance of your existing Stucco and Stone Veneer system. Weikel C.R.S. will not haphazardly drill holes through every vulnerable location searching for moisture, this can only degrade the current condition of a cladding leaving a greater possibility of future moisture infiltration. Thermal imaging anomalies provide the evidence needed to proceed with invasive methods of confirming suspect moisture.

The primary objective of inspecting the exterior cladding of any existing structure is to determine whether or not it is performing adequately. Simply comparing the structures existing details to current published guidelines fails to accomplish this objective. An inspection should identify repairs that are necessary and effective. Strict conformance to a manufacturer's published details does not answer the question: "Is a repair necessary, and will it be effective?"

Inspection reports that identify existing details and conditions as "defective" because they deviate from current published manufacturers' guidelines can mislead clients, homeowners, buyers, realtors, or other parties into initiating unnecessary remedial work. This is especially true if there is positive evidence that the existing details are performing effectively. Simply put: "Is the exterior cladding performing as intended?" "Is the exterior cladding effectively keeping the moisture out of the wall cavity?"

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Thermal Imaging Equipment

Moisture Detection Equipment

Visual Cladding Inspection

Identify visible components of an existing cladding system.
Document current cladding conditions
Inform client of current systems and components of a cladding system

Thermal Imaging Study

Use Thermal Imaging equipment to capture thermal images of a structure.
Analyze the images to map anomalies consistent with moisture.
Provide a report of findings

Confirming suspect Moisture using Moisture Meter Equipment

Select a sample location using the thermal image anomalies revealed by the Thermal Imaging equipment
Penetrate the cladding with moisture probes to contact the substrate
Gather and document moisture content of the sample location to confirm moisture content

Provide a Complete Report of Findings

Document notes from visual inspection
Document Thermal images and Digital images of suspect areas
Document moisture meter readings
Provide professional opinion of current condition study
Provide recommendations when necessary