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EIFS (exterior insulation and finish)EIFS (exterior insulation and finish) punch checklist
EIFS (exterior insulation and finish) punch is where small misses become callbacks after the crew has demobilized. This checklist walks the finished work the way the owner and the next trade will see it, with the photo that closes each item instead of a note that reopens it. Work is commonly verified against manufacturer's published instructions, the applicable building code. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 4
- Photos required
- 6
- Built for
- Subcontractors
Who runs it
The EIFS foreman on a callback, or the GC's superintendent closing envelope punch items.
When in the schedule
During closeout, after other trades have worked against the wall and the first weather has revealed sealant misses.
The checklist
Every item, and the photo that proves it
The photo count on each row is what RTI would require before the item can be submitted. Copy the list as is, or load it into RTI and let the gate enforce it.
Defects
- 2 photos
Cracks and delamination located and photographed
Each crack or hollow-sounding area marked and shot close plus a wide shot locating it on the elevation.
- 2 photos
Repairs cut back to sound material
Repair opened to sound base coat and board, rebuilt through the full system, not skimmed over at the finish only.
Sealant and signoff
- 1 photo
Missed or failed sealant made continuous
Sealant at terminations and penetrations continuous and tooled, gaps and skips filled against clean finish coat.
- 1 photo
No remaining EIFS items before area release
All punch items on the elevation closed with photos before the area is released to turnover.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- A hairline crack chased with finish coat at the surface while the base coat behind it is still cracked.
- A hollow-sounding area tapped and noted but closed out without opening it to find why the base coat let go.
Run it with the Photo Gate
A checklist nobody can submit half-finished
Load this list into RTI, stick a QR tag on the area it covers, and the submit button stays locked until every mandatory item is answered and the 6 required photos exist. Approved walks roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper-evident record behind every line.
Submission state
The gate is enforced on the server, so it holds even if the phone is offline when the walk happens.
Common questions
- What does this eifs (exterior insulation and finish) punch checklist cover?
- 4 items across 2 sections, covering defects, sealant and signoff. Each item spells out what the person walking the job is actually looking for, not just a box to tick.
- Who should run this inspection?
- The EIFS foreman on a callback, or the GC's superintendent closing envelope punch items.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- During closeout, after other trades have worked against the wall and the first weather has revealed sealant misses.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 6 of the 4 items call for photo evidence. A checklist answer without the photo is a claim; the photo is what makes the record worth something in a dispute and lets a reviewer approve work without re-walking the job.
- What most often fails a eifs (exterior insulation and finish) punch inspection?
- A hairline crack chased with finish coat at the surface while the base coat behind it is still cracked. A hollow-sounding area tapped and noted but closed out without opening it to find why the base coat let go.
- Can I use this checklist in RTI?
- Yes. Start a free RTI workspace, build this list as a checklist, and the Photo Gate holds the submit button until every mandatory item is answered and its photos are attached. Approved inspections roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper-evident audit trail.
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