Destructive Testing And Documentation

Destructive, or invasive, testing is largely accepted as the most comprehensive method in discovering and documenting construction defects. There are other methods such as non-destructive surveys, infrared moisture surveys, air barrier surveys, and electrical capacity surveys. These methods can be a key piece of information in early stages of defect investigation. They can provide evidence that a moisture intrusion, construction defect, or building system irregularity or failure is occurring. That being said, there is just no substitute for physical forensic evidence.

WRB Construction provides detailed written and photo documentation for every step of the testing process. WRB Construction will start by taking initial whole building elevation and close up photographs of the existing conditions. WRB Construction uses a descriptive dry-erase board to caption and detail the photos with written descriptions of our visual observations and factual findings. Next, we will photo document every step of the deconstruction process. This method allows WRB Construction to provide a step-by-step detailed narrative that clearly illustrates each step of the defective construction assembly.

While many consultants or litigation professionals will take this physical evidence and create their own report, WRB Construction can provide detailed and accurate reporting of the facts and findings of the physical investigation. Coupled with our detailed photo documentation, our destructive testing reports can be a powerful piece of construction defect investigation and summary.