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Moisture Testing Guide for Wood Frame Construction Clad with Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)

August 1998     

This document is intended as a guide for testing moisture and assessing related damage in wood frame construction clad with Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS). It offers guidance on where and how to inspect for moisture and moisture-related damage, and provides a uniform protocol for reporting observations and moisture testing results. The document summarizes EIFS and water-intrusion problems, describes moisture test equipment, and outlines testing procedures and locations and testing methodology.

Prepared for
EIFS Committee

33 pages