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Windows & Doors

Leaking and defective windows and/or doors are frequently the first defects a property owner notices. Symptoms include stuck or fogged windows, water leaks around or through the sliding door window, and drywall or stucco cracks around a window or door. Water intrusion also permits growth of molds and fungi, causing unhealthy living conditions and inferior air quality. Defect issues related to windows and doors include:

  • Windows leak at corners
  • Improperly lapped waterproof paper flashing
  • Missing sheet metal head flashing
  • Failure to properly install flashing at heads, jambs, and sills
  • Missing or improperly installed sisalkraft
  • Improper lapping of building paper
  • Use of non-galvanized lath
  • Tears in waterproofing paper from overdriven staples
  • Inadequate stucco thickness