The roof end to wall junction of a 2002 built house with direct fixed EIFS cladding lacks kickout flashing and the metal gutter is buried in to the cladding which is a high weathertightness risk design. Cracks noticed around. It was recommended this be further investigated by a qualified weathertightness surveyor by invasive / destructive methods to find any internal damage.
Poor roof to wall junction details
The roof end to wall junction of a 2002 built house with direct fixed EIFS cladding lacks kickout flashing and the metal gutter is buried in to the cladding which is a high weathertightness risk design. Cracks noticed around. It was recommended this be further investigated by a qualified weathertightness surveyor by invasive / destructive methods to find any internal damage.