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Building Envelope Investigations

Building Envelope Investigations

MDCSystems® has performed building exterior envelope investigations for over forty years on all types of residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Some of these investigations have included unique aspects of work concerning:

  • Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
  • Traditional hard coat cement stucco repairs/replacements
  • Stone veneer failures/replacements
  • Shingle roof failures/replacements
  • Water penetration due to improperly flashed windows
  • Water penetration due to missing/defective sealant applications
  • Flashing omissions
  • Air and Vapor barrier failures/omissions
  • Defective design applications for both new and traditional materials

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