Inspection
Cladding Inspection
A documented check of a building's external envelope — including EIFS, stucco, brick veneer, curtain wall, and rainscreen systems — for defects, water ingress, and fire risk.
What is Cladding Inspection?
A cladding inspection is a documented check of a building's external envelope. Cladding systems (EIFS, stucco, brick veneer, curtain wall, metal panel, rainscreen) protect the building from weather and provide fire resistance.
Why is it Important?
- **Fire safety** — defective cladding has been the cause of major building fires
- **Water ingress** — failed cladding lets water into the wall assembly
- **Energy performance** — degraded cladding reduces insulation value
- **Aesthetics** — defects reduce property value
What it Covers
- Cracks, spalling, delamination
- Sealant failure
- Staining and biological growth
- Corrosion of fixings
- Drainage and weeps
Related Terms
- Building Inspection
A documented check of a building's structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems to verify compliance with code and specifications.
- Facade Inspection
An inspection of a building's exterior face, often from rope access or a swing stage, used to document condition and identify safety hazards.
- Fire Safety Inspection
An inspection of a building's fire-protection systems — alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, exits, fire doors — to verify compliance with fire codes.
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