Exterior Design Institute

What is EDI?

The Exterior Design Institute is a non-profit organization founded to train and certify building envelopes and EIFS Inspectors and Moisture Analysts to promote quality control within the construction industry.

EDI Ethics and Standards

EDI holds our inspectors to incredibly high standards. By taking and passing the EIFS Third Party Inspector Certification Course, our students agree to never deviate from our established code of ethics and standards of practice. You may view them by clicking the links below.

Legal PDF Forms

Understanding and managing the legal system can feel overwhelming and costly, but it doesn't have to be. With the right know-how and some guidance, you can take matters into your own hands. For those who like to "DIY" our legal needs, using PDF forms is a great way to keep costs low while still getting the job done right. So, do not hesitate to use the articles of incorporation forms we have prepared for you.

The articles of incorporation in Washington set out the foundation for a corporation in Washington State. They require the corporate name, principal office address, purpose, duration, and information about the incorporator(s) and initial director(s).

The California articles of incorporation form is used to form a corporation legally. It includes the corporation's name, address, agent for service of process, and details about the shares the corporation is authorized to issue.

In TX, the Texas articles of incorporation must specify the corporation’s name, registered agent, directors, and the number and types of shares it is authorized to issue. This document is filed with the Texas Secretary of State to create a corporate entity.

The articles of incorporation in Florida require listing the corporation’s name, principal office address, registered agent, and the names and addresses of the directors. The document also includes information about the shares of stock that the corporation is authorized to issue.

NY requires articles of incorporation in New York to include the corporate name, county in which the corporation will be located, the corporation’s purpose, and details about the shares of stock to be issued.

The Pennsylvania articles of incorporation include the corporation's name, purpose, registered office address in Pennsylvania, incorporator information, and details on the authorized shares.

Also, the Illinois articles of incorporation form is filed to document the creation of a corporation legally. It includes information such as the corporation's name, purpose, duration, registered agent, and details regarding the issuance of shares.

The articles of incorporation Ohio template is designed to streamline the process of establishing a corporation in Ohio. It requires details about the corporate name, location, purpose, statutory agent, and capital structure.

The articles of incorporation in Georgia must include the corporation's name, registered agent, incorporators, and the number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue.

In NC, the North Carolina articles of incorporation must be filed to create a corporation. They detail the corporate name, number of shares authorized to be issued, registered agent, and principal office.

The Michigan articles of incorporation form provides the framework for establishing a corporation in Michigan. It requires the corporate name, purpose, registered office, and details on shares.

The New Jersey articles of incorporation include specific information such as the corporate name, registered agent, main business address, and details on the board of directors and the stock structure.

Finally, the articles of incorporation in Virginia outline the structure of a corporation, including details such as the name, registered agent, number of directors, and types and classes of shares.

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Instructors

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Ronald Huffman, PE

Robert Kudder, Phd, P.E.

Ray Lynch

Douglas Creed, PE

Dennis Rose, MBA

Austin Scanlon

Scott Stephen

Dave Kimball

Nick Berretta

Steve J. Peklenk

Jim Parsons

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Audit:

Vacant

Board of Governors:

Ray Lynch

Education/Technical:

Dennis Rose

Ethics:

Ronald Huffman

Finance:

Vacant

Industry/Public Relations:

Dennis Rose

Nomination:

Robert Kudder

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President: Ray Lynch

Vice President: Austin Scanlon

Secretary:Austin Scanlon

Treasurer: Mary C. Rogers

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Equipment

Delmhorst BD-10

Delmhorst BD-10 with EIFS Package

Delmhorst BD-2100

Delmhorst BD-2100 with EIFS Package

Delmhorst J-2000

Tramex Compact with 3" pins

Tramex Compact with 7" pins

Tramex EIFS Inspection Kit

Tramex EIFS Inspection Kit with Hygrometer

Tramex Professional with 3" pins

Tramex Professional with 7" pins

Tramex Wet Wall Detector

Software

Report Maker Pro

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LEVEL I

EIFS Inspector Certification

Moisture Analysis Certification

Includes: Types of EIFS, OCS, sealants, flashing, application, new construction inspection, MD, barrier, sheathing, and

substrates. Inspection equipment, building wraps, inspection procedures, reporting, and technical considerations.

LEVEL II

Building Envelope Inspector Certification

Quality Control Inspector Certification

Includes: ICF, stone veneer, vinyl siding, cement board siding, masonry, one and three-coat stucco, fenestration, chemistry,

mold, thermal imaging, ASTM-C-1105, AAMA-502, residential and commercial roofs, details, energy auditing, and reporting.

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

The Level I and Level II courses are offered in classroom seminar format. Course attendees receive a full binder at the beginning of the program containing all reference materials and all topics covered in the course. Supplementary handouts are also provided during the program.

The faculty for the courses are selected for their specialized knowledge and ability to present information in a classroom environment effectively. Speakers are asked to make their presentations in a non-commercial format. In addition, they are asked to cover all facets of their topic and not limit their presentation to how their organization views a product or service. Finally, speakers are asked to adhere to a time frame, present their information in an exciting and easily digestible manner, cover specific material on the exam, and handle questions at the end of their presentations efficiently and professionally.

Course materials are reviewed at the end of each day, and the attendees may ask questions. The course is concluded with an examination. Level I students will be tested on Friday. And Level II students will be tested on Sunday. The attendee must score 90 percent or better to pass and be certified.

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EDI Standards of Practice

  1. Introduction

1.1 Exterior Design Institute (EDI)

EDI is a professional organization established in 1996, whose membership consists of private, fee-paid exterior cladding inspectors. EDI's ideals include the promotion of a higher standard within the profession and continually improving its member's services to the public.

1.2 These Standards of Practice:

  1. Make public the services provided by EDI fee-paid inspectors.
  2. Provide inspection guidelines and limitations.
  3. Define the terms on which the inspection is performed.
  4. Scope and Purpose

2.1 EDI inspections following these guidelines are intended to provide the building owner or client with a better understanding of the exterior cladding system and component conditions observed during the inspection.

2.2 EDI Inspector shall:

  1. Observe all installed EIFS and stucco wall components listed elsewhere in these standards.
  2. Submit a written, signed report to the person or persons outlined in their contract. The report shall:
  3. Describe those components specified, as listed elsewhere in these standards
  4. State which components were inspected as listed elsewhere in these standards.
  5. State which components, as listed in these standards, were not inspected and why.
  6. State any components listed elsewhere in these standards that need correction, modification, or immediate repair to bring the system to industry and manufacturer standards.

2.3 EDI inspection standards are not intended to limit the inspector from:

  1. Reporting conditions or observations that directly relate to the performance or life of the inspected wall system and its components.
  2. Including other systems and components into the inspection if requested by the person or persons for the inspection.

2.4 EDI inspection standards are not intended to override local laws.

  1. When these Standards of Practice conflict with laws or statutes of local jurisdiction, the local jurisdiction shall supersede.
  2. General Exclusions and Limitations

3.1 General Exclusions

  1. EDI Inspectors are NOT required to report on:
  2. The life expectancy of the wall system or any system component.
  3. The suitability of the wall system or product within the wall system for any specialized use.
  4. The compliance or non-compliance of the wall system and components with applicable code requirements.
  5. The method and materials required to repair the wall system or its components.
  6. The cost for the corrections to the wall system or its components.
  7. The condition of a wall system or a component of a wall system that could not be readily observed due to personal items, furniture, equipment, plant life, soil, snow, ice, debris, or storage.
  8. Identifying wood-destroying organisms, including but not limited to insects, fungi, and rodents.
  9. Identifying any hazardous substances, environmental issues, or biohazards or determining the condition of an installed system used to control the above conditions.
  10. EDI Inspectors are not required to:
  11. Offer any warranties or guarantees of any kind.
  12. Offer any service or perform any act contrary to law.
  13. Perform any architectural or engineering service or perform any function that requires a license or permit within the state or township of the inspection, with the exception that a license is required to perform the standards as outlined within the scope of these Standards of Practice, and the responsible party has obtained the proper license or permit.
  14. Determine any wall system or component's strength, adequacy, life, or efficiency.
  15. Perform any procedure or destructive testing which may damage the wall system, components, or property without prior written permission from the property or building owner.
  16. Move any personal items, furniture, equipment, plant life, or items that may obstruct access or visibility of the component or wall system being inspected without obtaining written permission from the property or building owner.
  17. Predict the future of any installed wall system or its components installed within the wall system.
  18. Predict the performance of the wall system or components within the wall system regarding soundproofing, insulation, or fire suppression.
  19. System Components and Details

4.1 The EDI Inspector shall observe and report on the following:

  1. Systems such as:
  2. PB - Polymer-Based EIFS
  3. PM - Polymer Modified EIFS
  4. DEFS - Direct Applied EIFS
  5. OCS - One Coat Stucco Systems
  6. Quick R
  7. Drainage EIFS
  8. Traditional Hard Coat or Three Coat Stucco Systems
  9. General Information such as:
  10. Age of system and components
  11. Approximate amount of applied material being inspected
  12. Direction on which the building and applied surfaces face. (North, South, East, West)
  13. Number of stories
  14. Temperature at the time of inspection
  15. Weather conditions before and at the time of inspection
  16. Last rainfall
  17. Building or property owner
  18. EDI Member Number and Name
  19. Accessible components such as:
  20. Framing type
  21. Roof covering type
  22. Substrate type, if known
  23. Building wrap or moisture barrier if known
  24. Drainage mat, if known
  25. Window type and manufacturer, if known
  26. Door type and manufacturer, if known
  27. Rigid foam type and manufacturer, if known
  28. Fasteners type and manufacturer, if known
  29. Starter track
  30. Flashings
  31. Trim accessories
  32. Reinforcing mesh type and manufacturer
  33. Base coat type and manufacturer
  34. Finish coating type and manufacturer
  35. Sealant or adhesive type and manufacturer
  36. Accessible details such as:
  37. Sealant around window perimeters
  38. Sealant around door perimeters
  39. Miter joints around windows and doors
  40. Fixed window mullions and joints
  41. Head flashings at window tops
  42. Head flashings at door tops
  43. Pan flashing at window sills
  44. Penetrations at door threshold/track
  45. Backwrapping
  46. Expansion joints
  47. Control joints
  48. Aesthetic grooves
  49. Butterfly mesh
  50. Type of fastening system used on foam
  51. Substrate nailing pattern
  52. Foam fastening installation pattern
  53. Openings in foam
  54. Evidence of foam rasping before base coat installation
  55. Base coat thickness
  56. Top coat thickness
  57. Transitions of accessories such as vinyl, brick, wood, and other dissimilar materials
  58. Termination at grade
  59. Termination at concrete slabs
  60. Deck flashings
  61. Flashing at columns
  62. Kick out flashings
  63. Roof wall flashings
  64. Wall soffit termination
  65. Roof wall termination
  66. Wall fascia termination
  67. Chimney crickets
  68. Chimney flashings
  69. Gutters
  70. Wall penetrations
  71. Accessories, flashings, and sealants used
  72. General Appearance
  73. Cracking observed and action
  74. Exposed mesh observed and location
  75. Chalking surface (efflorescence) observed and location
  76. Uneven surface texture observed and location
  77. Poor or missing sealant observed and location
  78. Stains observed and location
  79. Impact damage and location
  80. Flat areas and location
  81. Breaching of the surface by other trades and location
  82. Vegetation, grading, drainage, driveways, patios, walkways, and retaining walls concerning their effect on the condition of the exterior wall system or its components
  83. Accessories and attachment methods
  84. Moisture Testing and Analysis

5.1 The EDI Inspector shall observe and report on the following:

  1. Methods of Testing
  2. Reasons for testing
  3. Locations of testing areas
  4. Amount of testing areas
  5. Type of test performed
  6. Result of tests performed

B.1 Examine areas of potential water intrusion

1. Glazing

1.1 Gaskets

1.2 Weeps

1.3 Sealants

1.4 Perimeter sealants

1.5 Unauthorized alterations

2. Penetrations

2.1 Designed penetrations

2.2 Post-construction penetrations

2.3 Sealants

2.4 Unauthorized alterations

3. Wall Area

3.1 False joints(cracking)

3.2 Designed joints

3.3 Post-construction joints

3.4 Cracks

3.5 Impact damage

3.6 Bird nest or insect damage/holes

3.7 Unauthorized alterations

4. Roof/Wall Interfaces

4.1 Copings

4.2 Parapets

4.3 Penetrations

4.4 Flashings

4.5 Roof areas

B.2 Inspect and report on all accessible elevations or water entry points.

  1. Inspect and report on accessible interior areas. Probe interior finished areas and structural components where deterioration is suspected.
  2. Report the signs of water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal condensation on building components
  3. Test equipment used:
  4. Type of test equipment used
  5. Method of calibration of test equipment used