CONSULTING SERVICES AND PRODUCTS

  • Product Development - new and re-design of wall/roof systems.
  • Market Research - Business development strategies.
  • Expert Witness (support for litigation) in building defect cases.
  • Inspections of building products as they are being installed..
  • For Existing Buildings: Building Defect Investigations and Building Condition Assessments.
  • Testing Programs:  For new building materials and wall/roof systems.
  • Building Code Approvals: Reports and product evaluations from code agencies.
  • Technical Writing:   Magazines, ads, testimonials, specifications, etc.
  • Speaker: A dynamic speaker: conventions, meetings, symposia, etc.

30+ years of experience with wall/roof systems: 

  • EIFS Industry: Former Manager of Technical Services for Dryvit Systems, Inc. (the leading EIFS producer).
  • Worldwide Expertise: Extensive in-country experience in overseas markets, including Europe, Pacific Rim, South America, Mid East, and Africa.
  • Testing and Standards: Chairman for 15+ years of the US national technical committee on EIFS (ASTM) E06.58. 
  • Symposia: Chairman of several international wall system symposia.
  • Author: Of the 6 leading books on EIFS wall systems.
  • Expert Witness: Sought affect expert for litigation support. Frequently quoted, and speaks at industry and professional meetings.
  • Writer: For 10+ years has been writing a monthly column in Walls & Ceilings magazine (the leading independent magazine for exterior and interior wall/ceiling systems). Countless articles in other professional magazines.

Services

  • Product Development: Product design; testing; specifications; technical literature; drawings.
  • Market Development: Market research; building code approvals; fire testing; extensive overseas experience in Asia, Pacific Rim, Europe and Africa/Mid East.
  • Pre-Construction Services: Review of project drawings and specifications; design of construction details; quality assurance programs; etc.
  • Litigation Support and Building Defect Analysis: Expert witness; on-site investigations; expert opinions; technical advice, etc.
  • Inspections: During the selling process, for buyer or seller, or for lenders and insurance companies. Assessments of condition of building walls - commercial and residential.
  • On-Site Investigations of Building Problems: Wind damage and structural problems; water leaks; water vapor (condensation + mold/mildew) problems; aesthetic problems (appearance issues); quality assurance. With 30+ years experience, Mr. Thomas is very knowledgeable and well-connected in the building wall/roof system business.