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Waterproofing And Vapor Barriers
Waterproofing and vapor barrier requirements vary according to area. Check with the local building official about specific requirements and methods approved in that area.
1. PD Leaks in foundation or basement walls.
AT None.
CR Contractor should determine cause of leaks and make necessary repairs.
2. PD Leaks in conversation pit, or other areas designated to be constructed below floor level.
AT None.
CR Contractor should determine if leak is in foundation wall or chimney and make necessary repairs.
3. PD Leaks in gable end walls.
AT None.
CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.
4. PD Leaks through slump block walls.
AT None.
CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.
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Weather Strip And Thresholds
1. PD Drafts around doors and windows.
AT Some infiltration of moisture and dust is normally noticeable around doors and windows, especially during high winds and heavy rain. Excessive infiltration resulting from open cracks, poorly fitted doors and windows or poorly fitted weather stripping is unacceptable.
CR The contractor should adjust or correct open cracks, poorly fitted doors or windows or poorly fitted weather stripping. If necessary, the contractor should adjust or replace the weather stripping or threshold one time during the first year of occupancy.
2. PD Threshold leaks water.
AT None.
CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.
3. PD Weather strips missing or damaged on windows.
AT None.
CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.
4. PD Excessive gap between doors at T astragal on double doors.
AT None.
CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.
5. PD Weather strip missing at T astragal.
AT None.
CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.