Windows & Doors

Windows and doors are specific locations where proper integration of exterior cladding materials is essential.  Without proper installation of windows and exterior cladding materials, water leaks can occur and cause damage to drywall, framing, and personal possessions.  Additionally, windows and doors can be defective in other manners, causing fogged or stuck windows. 

Common window and door defects include:

• Window leaks
• Door leaks, including sliding glass doors
• Difficult or inoperable windows and doors
• Plugged or damaged window weeps
• Missing head or sill flashings at windows and doors
• Improperly lapped or missing flexible, self-adhesive window flashings
• Missing sheet metal head flashing
• Poor integration of cladding materials with window and door systems
• Improper lapping and installation of building paper or house wrap
• Tears in waterproofing building paper or house wrap
• Defects in exterior cladding materials such as siding, stucco, stone, or brick
• Defectively manufactured windows and doors
• Use of windows not suited to the local climate