eifs delaminated from the corrosion/adhesive bond failure
all panels should be evaluated before further failures occur
although the foam and finishing materials are not that heavy they do have some weight and could cause damage and injury if catastrophic failure occurs, ymmv
The photo does provide limited information; however, based upon what was presented this appears to be a section of metal substrate in a curtain wall. Thus, Barry’s link is very appropriate as it links to an AWCI article about curtain walls; it goes on to say preventing water intrusion is very important to prevent delamination and failures.
This installation appears atypical as most prefab curtain walls do not include the use of metal substrates; that is not to say some creative contractor or manufacturer may not have made up their own rules.
Further investigation by an EIFS/Stucco Expert is needed to reach a definative answer. If this is an EIFS panelized curtain wall and this EIFS has delaminated and fallen off the metal substrate in this section of curtain wall on this building then I would be concerned about the balance of the curtain walls.
Martin, do you have additional photos? Where is this property located? Have you seen the missing cladding?
Thank you everyone for the reply. This is a large commercial building, seven stories high. I have attached additional photos. My concern is the corrosion on the substrate. This material was installed as part of a building make over approximately 12 years ago.
I agree, thanks for the info Barry. Martin, you may be better off contacting Barry directly for guidance. He specializes in EIFS inspections and won’t try to get in a pissing contest with you.