PRACTICE 03 / INDEPENDENT FAILURE ANALYSIS
Find the cause. Separate symptoms from the system failure.
When a roof coating blisters, peels, cracks or leaks, 5 Prime builds an evidence-based explanation. We examine material behavior, substrate condition, moisture, preparation, application and service environment together.
Discuss the decision ↗The same technical question can have different consequences for each stakeholder.
Understand what failed before spending money on the next repair.
Separate material, substrate, preparation and application factors fairly.
Build a clear technical record that distinguishes fact from assertion.
WHEN TO CALL
The work begins with the decision, not a predetermined answer.
A coating system failed earlier than expected
Different parties disagree about cause and responsibility
A repair plan is being proposed before the failure mechanism is understood
WHAT YOU LEAVE WITH
The technical depth required to make a responsible decision.
Every engagement is scoped to the decision and the evidence required. Depending on the challenge, the work may include:
- 01Field investigation and evidence map
- 02Sampling and test plan
- 03Root-cause analysis
- 04Clear technical report and remediation priorities
A newly coated commercial roof developed widespread adhesion loss after its first severe weather cycle.
- HOW 5 PRIME APPROACHES IT
- We trace the failure across the coating, primer, existing membrane and moisture conditions rather than judging the exposed surface alone.
- WHAT THE CLIENT GAINS
- A factual cause hierarchy and a repair strategy aligned to the affected conditions.