Diagnostic guides
Practical workflows adapted to specific areas and investigation goals.
Checking indoor humidity patterns in the attic
Log humidity and temperature through occupancy and weather changes. This guide adapts the method to roof deck, insulation, ducts and ceiling penetrations.
Checking indoor humidity patterns in the basement
Log humidity and temperature through occupancy and weather changes. This guide adapts the method to below-grade walls, floor edges, drains and stored materials.
Checking indoor humidity patterns in the bathroom
Log humidity and temperature through occupancy and weather changes. This guide adapts the method to showers, drains, seals, extract ventilation and wet-room layers.
Checking indoor humidity patterns in the bedroom
Log humidity and temperature through occupancy and weather changes. This guide adapts the method to overnight occupancy, closed doors, cold corners and windows.
Checking indoor humidity patterns in the crawl space
Log humidity and temperature through occupancy and weather changes. This guide adapts the method to ground cover, joists, vents, ducts and foundation walls.
Checking indoor humidity patterns in the exterior wall
Log humidity and temperature through occupancy and weather changes. This guide adapts the method to cladding, drainage plane, insulation and interior finish.
Checking indoor humidity patterns in the kitchen
Log humidity and temperature through occupancy and weather changes. This guide adapts the method to sinks, appliances, cooking moisture and concealed connections.
Checking indoor humidity patterns in the laundry room
Log humidity and temperature through occupancy and weather changes. This guide adapts the method to washer connections, dryer exhaust, drains and humidity.
Checking indoor humidity patterns in the roof
Log humidity and temperature through occupancy and weather changes. This guide adapts the method to coverings, flashings, penetrations, drainage and wind exposure.
Checking indoor humidity patterns in the window
Log humidity and temperature through occupancy and weather changes. This guide adapts the method to glass, frame, seals, flashing, sill and surrounding wall.
Comparing condensation with leakage in the attic
Use temperature and trigger timing to separate two moisture mechanisms. This guide adapts the method to roof deck, insulation, ducts and ceiling penetrations.
Comparing condensation with leakage in the basement
Use temperature and trigger timing to separate two moisture mechanisms. This guide adapts the method to below-grade walls, floor edges, drains and stored materials.
Comparing condensation with leakage in the bathroom
Use temperature and trigger timing to separate two moisture mechanisms. This guide adapts the method to showers, drains, seals, extract ventilation and wet-room layers.
Comparing condensation with leakage in the bedroom
Use temperature and trigger timing to separate two moisture mechanisms. This guide adapts the method to overnight occupancy, closed doors, cold corners and windows.
Comparing condensation with leakage in the crawl space
Use temperature and trigger timing to separate two moisture mechanisms. This guide adapts the method to ground cover, joists, vents, ducts and foundation walls.
Comparing condensation with leakage in the exterior wall
Use temperature and trigger timing to separate two moisture mechanisms. This guide adapts the method to cladding, drainage plane, insulation and interior finish.
Comparing condensation with leakage in the kitchen
Use temperature and trigger timing to separate two moisture mechanisms. This guide adapts the method to sinks, appliances, cooking moisture and concealed connections.
Comparing condensation with leakage in the laundry room
Use temperature and trigger timing to separate two moisture mechanisms. This guide adapts the method to washer connections, dryer exhaust, drains and humidity.
Comparing condensation with leakage in the roof
Use temperature and trigger timing to separate two moisture mechanisms. This guide adapts the method to coverings, flashings, penetrations, drainage and wind exposure.
Comparing condensation with leakage in the window
Use temperature and trigger timing to separate two moisture mechanisms. This guide adapts the method to glass, frame, seals, flashing, sill and surrounding wall.
Documenting a water stain in the attic
Create a useful record of location, edge, timing and triggers before repainting. This guide adapts the method to roof deck, insulation, ducts and ceiling penetrations.
Documenting a water stain in the basement
Create a useful record of location, edge, timing and triggers before repainting. This guide adapts the method to below-grade walls, floor edges, drains and stored materials.
Documenting a water stain in the bathroom
Create a useful record of location, edge, timing and triggers before repainting. This guide adapts the method to showers, drains, seals, extract ventilation and wet-room layers.
Documenting a water stain in the bedroom
Create a useful record of location, edge, timing and triggers before repainting. This guide adapts the method to overnight occupancy, closed doors, cold corners and windows.
Documenting a water stain in the crawl space
Create a useful record of location, edge, timing and triggers before repainting. This guide adapts the method to ground cover, joists, vents, ducts and foundation walls.
Documenting a water stain in the exterior wall
Create a useful record of location, edge, timing and triggers before repainting. This guide adapts the method to cladding, drainage plane, insulation and interior finish.
Documenting a water stain in the kitchen
Create a useful record of location, edge, timing and triggers before repainting. This guide adapts the method to sinks, appliances, cooking moisture and concealed connections.
Documenting a water stain in the laundry room
Create a useful record of location, edge, timing and triggers before repainting. This guide adapts the method to washer connections, dryer exhaust, drains and humidity.
Documenting a water stain in the roof
Create a useful record of location, edge, timing and triggers before repainting. This guide adapts the method to coverings, flashings, penetrations, drainage and wind exposure.
Documenting a water stain in the window
Create a useful record of location, edge, timing and triggers before repainting. This guide adapts the method to glass, frame, seals, flashing, sill and surrounding wall.
Investigating rain-linked symptoms in the attic
Relate wind, intensity and delay to the building geometry. This guide adapts the method to roof deck, insulation, ducts and ceiling penetrations.
Investigating rain-linked symptoms in the basement
Relate wind, intensity and delay to the building geometry. This guide adapts the method to below-grade walls, floor edges, drains and stored materials.
Investigating rain-linked symptoms in the bathroom
Relate wind, intensity and delay to the building geometry. This guide adapts the method to showers, drains, seals, extract ventilation and wet-room layers.
Investigating rain-linked symptoms in the bedroom
Relate wind, intensity and delay to the building geometry. This guide adapts the method to overnight occupancy, closed doors, cold corners and windows.
Investigating rain-linked symptoms in the crawl space
Relate wind, intensity and delay to the building geometry. This guide adapts the method to ground cover, joists, vents, ducts and foundation walls.
Investigating rain-linked symptoms in the exterior wall
Relate wind, intensity and delay to the building geometry. This guide adapts the method to cladding, drainage plane, insulation and interior finish.
Investigating rain-linked symptoms in the kitchen
Relate wind, intensity and delay to the building geometry. This guide adapts the method to sinks, appliances, cooking moisture and concealed connections.
Investigating rain-linked symptoms in the laundry room
Relate wind, intensity and delay to the building geometry. This guide adapts the method to washer connections, dryer exhaust, drains and humidity.
Investigating rain-linked symptoms in the roof
Relate wind, intensity and delay to the building geometry. This guide adapts the method to coverings, flashings, penetrations, drainage and wind exposure.
Investigating rain-linked symptoms in the window
Relate wind, intensity and delay to the building geometry. This guide adapts the method to glass, frame, seals, flashing, sill and surrounding wall.
Mapping a musty odor in the attic
Use room boundaries, airflow and timing to narrow an odor pathway. This guide adapts the method to roof deck, insulation, ducts and ceiling penetrations.
Mapping a musty odor in the basement
Use room boundaries, airflow and timing to narrow an odor pathway. This guide adapts the method to below-grade walls, floor edges, drains and stored materials.
Mapping a musty odor in the bathroom
Use room boundaries, airflow and timing to narrow an odor pathway. This guide adapts the method to showers, drains, seals, extract ventilation and wet-room layers.
Mapping a musty odor in the bedroom
Use room boundaries, airflow and timing to narrow an odor pathway. This guide adapts the method to overnight occupancy, closed doors, cold corners and windows.
Mapping a musty odor in the crawl space
Use room boundaries, airflow and timing to narrow an odor pathway. This guide adapts the method to ground cover, joists, vents, ducts and foundation walls.
Mapping a musty odor in the exterior wall
Use room boundaries, airflow and timing to narrow an odor pathway. This guide adapts the method to cladding, drainage plane, insulation and interior finish.
Mapping a musty odor in the kitchen
Use room boundaries, airflow and timing to narrow an odor pathway. This guide adapts the method to sinks, appliances, cooking moisture and concealed connections.
Mapping a musty odor in the laundry room
Use room boundaries, airflow and timing to narrow an odor pathway. This guide adapts the method to washer connections, dryer exhaust, drains and humidity.
Mapping a musty odor in the roof
Use room boundaries, airflow and timing to narrow an odor pathway. This guide adapts the method to coverings, flashings, penetrations, drainage and wind exposure.
Mapping a musty odor in the window
Use room boundaries, airflow and timing to narrow an odor pathway. This guide adapts the method to glass, frame, seals, flashing, sill and surrounding wall.
Preparing a professional handoff in the attic
Turn observations into a concise timeline with evidence and unanswered questions. This guide adapts the method to roof deck, insulation, ducts and ceiling penetrations.
Preparing a professional handoff in the basement
Turn observations into a concise timeline with evidence and unanswered questions. This guide adapts the method to below-grade walls, floor edges, drains and stored materials.
Preparing a professional handoff in the bathroom
Turn observations into a concise timeline with evidence and unanswered questions. This guide adapts the method to showers, drains, seals, extract ventilation and wet-room layers.
Preparing a professional handoff in the bedroom
Turn observations into a concise timeline with evidence and unanswered questions. This guide adapts the method to overnight occupancy, closed doors, cold corners and windows.
Preparing a professional handoff in the crawl space
Turn observations into a concise timeline with evidence and unanswered questions. This guide adapts the method to ground cover, joists, vents, ducts and foundation walls.
Preparing a professional handoff in the exterior wall
Turn observations into a concise timeline with evidence and unanswered questions. This guide adapts the method to cladding, drainage plane, insulation and interior finish.
Preparing a professional handoff in the kitchen
Turn observations into a concise timeline with evidence and unanswered questions. This guide adapts the method to sinks, appliances, cooking moisture and concealed connections.
Preparing a professional handoff in the laundry room
Turn observations into a concise timeline with evidence and unanswered questions. This guide adapts the method to washer connections, dryer exhaust, drains and humidity.
Preparing a professional handoff in the roof
Turn observations into a concise timeline with evidence and unanswered questions. This guide adapts the method to coverings, flashings, penetrations, drainage and wind exposure.
Preparing a professional handoff in the window
Turn observations into a concise timeline with evidence and unanswered questions. This guide adapts the method to glass, frame, seals, flashing, sill and surrounding wall.
Tracking a crack over time in the attic
Use consistent scale, angle and dates to distinguish stable from changing movement. This guide adapts the method to roof deck, insulation, ducts and ceiling penetrations.
Tracking a crack over time in the basement
Use consistent scale, angle and dates to distinguish stable from changing movement. This guide adapts the method to below-grade walls, floor edges, drains and stored materials.
Tracking a crack over time in the bathroom
Use consistent scale, angle and dates to distinguish stable from changing movement. This guide adapts the method to showers, drains, seals, extract ventilation and wet-room layers.
Tracking a crack over time in the bedroom
Use consistent scale, angle and dates to distinguish stable from changing movement. This guide adapts the method to overnight occupancy, closed doors, cold corners and windows.
Tracking a crack over time in the crawl space
Use consistent scale, angle and dates to distinguish stable from changing movement. This guide adapts the method to ground cover, joists, vents, ducts and foundation walls.
Tracking a crack over time in the exterior wall
Use consistent scale, angle and dates to distinguish stable from changing movement. This guide adapts the method to cladding, drainage plane, insulation and interior finish.
Tracking a crack over time in the kitchen
Use consistent scale, angle and dates to distinguish stable from changing movement. This guide adapts the method to sinks, appliances, cooking moisture and concealed connections.
Tracking a crack over time in the laundry room
Use consistent scale, angle and dates to distinguish stable from changing movement. This guide adapts the method to washer connections, dryer exhaust, drains and humidity.
Tracking a crack over time in the roof
Use consistent scale, angle and dates to distinguish stable from changing movement. This guide adapts the method to coverings, flashings, penetrations, drainage and wind exposure.
Tracking a crack over time in the window
Use consistent scale, angle and dates to distinguish stable from changing movement. This guide adapts the method to glass, frame, seals, flashing, sill and surrounding wall.
Verifying a repair in the attic
Test the original trigger and record whether the symptom returns. This guide adapts the method to roof deck, insulation, ducts and ceiling penetrations.
Verifying a repair in the basement
Test the original trigger and record whether the symptom returns. This guide adapts the method to below-grade walls, floor edges, drains and stored materials.
Verifying a repair in the bathroom
Test the original trigger and record whether the symptom returns. This guide adapts the method to showers, drains, seals, extract ventilation and wet-room layers.
Verifying a repair in the bedroom
Test the original trigger and record whether the symptom returns. This guide adapts the method to overnight occupancy, closed doors, cold corners and windows.
Verifying a repair in the crawl space
Test the original trigger and record whether the symptom returns. This guide adapts the method to ground cover, joists, vents, ducts and foundation walls.
Verifying a repair in the exterior wall
Test the original trigger and record whether the symptom returns. This guide adapts the method to cladding, drainage plane, insulation and interior finish.
Verifying a repair in the kitchen
Test the original trigger and record whether the symptom returns. This guide adapts the method to sinks, appliances, cooking moisture and concealed connections.
Verifying a repair in the laundry room
Test the original trigger and record whether the symptom returns. This guide adapts the method to washer connections, dryer exhaust, drains and humidity.
Verifying a repair in the roof
Test the original trigger and record whether the symptom returns. This guide adapts the method to coverings, flashings, penetrations, drainage and wind exposure.
Verifying a repair in the window
Test the original trigger and record whether the symptom returns. This guide adapts the method to glass, frame, seals, flashing, sill and surrounding wall.
