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Water Leakage at Doors and Windows or Foundation
Acceptable Performance/Condition Openings in exterior walls such as windows and doors, and junctions between cladding materials, shall not allow water penetration. Warranty Two-Year Building Envelope Water Penetration Water penetration due to improper maintenance is excluded from the warranty. Action Defects resulting in water penetration around windows, doors, and over the top of the foundation shall be repaired. Joints and cracks in exterior wall surfaces and around openings shall be properly caulked to prevent the entry of water. Exterior wall trim elements and openings should not have open cracks or gaps which will allow water or weather penetration. Remarks Flashings must be installed above exterior wall openings and at the top of the foundation (masonry veneer) to direct water to the exterior. Perforations in flashing due to physical damage or chemical incompatibility, deterioration, improper termination and lack of weep holes in masonry veneer can allow water to drain to the interior. |