Wiss, Janney, Elstner, Associates, Inc (WJE) will perform the investigation. WJE will perform a visual survey on interior and exterior conditions and document with photography and field sketches. An infrared camera may be used to assess possible areas of moisture infiltration. One or two openings may be made in the interior plaster at the ceiling and/or exterior wall to document and review underlying conditions. It may also be necessary to make an opening in the wood floor to review floor framing. WJE will perform water testing, likely with a spray rack or nozzle, to determine sources of water infiltration. Pieces of exterior cladding will likely need to be removed for the analysis; these pieces can be replaced after completion of the work. Any minor repairs – such as applying sealant - that could be performed during the investigation to minimize water infiltration.

Photo credit: Jill Tunier