Investigate a stucco wall for moisture intrusion in support of an insurance or litigation claim
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Steps
Follow a systematic forensic approach consistent with ASTM E2128 guidance: review design documents, perform visual inspection, then move to invasive/controlled testing
Use non-invasive tools first (infrared thermography, non-penetrating moisture meters) to identify suspect areas before cutting into the wall
Perform controlled water (spray rack) testing at suspect terminations, penetrations, and flashing details to confirm leak paths
Where needed, perform invasive probes/cuts at representative locations to assess sheathing and framing condition, documenting each with photos and moisture readings
Compile findings into a report tying observed moisture/damage back to a specific construction defect, detail, or maintenance failure for the claim
Known gotchas
E2128 is a diagnostic guide, not a pass/fail acceptance standard for new construction — it establishes an investigative methodology, not a numeric compliance threshold
Invasive testing without prior design-document review and non-invasive screening risks missing the actual leak path and damaging unaffected areas unnecessarily
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