tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775988332644767770.post1683387328740518424..comments2023-09-28T07:24:20.658-07:00Comments on Ryanhomes Venice Model - Pittsburgh: Flashing is not to protect wood from water? WHAT?Charissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17017873126441852762noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775988332644767770.post-5698667385286014762012-06-01T03:55:23.792-07:002012-06-01T03:55:23.792-07:00I actually wrote the guy who has a business dealin...I actually wrote the guy who has a business dealing with window issues on home and asked him to take a look at my pictures. Here is what he said: " It's obvious they don't have a clue about keeping the water out. Code calls for tyvek and tape. They figure it doesn't matter how it's applied. Me, I'd tell them to stop work until they do it to my specs and until then contract is considered 'cancelled'"<br /><br />I'm going to go check out the building codes and talk to a building inspector sometime this week or the next when I get a chance. I definitely want to make sure that the windows are at least up to code.Charissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017873126441852762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775988332644767770.post-26292047281910632772012-05-31T21:34:06.094-07:002012-05-31T21:34:06.094-07:00That is great that they are redoing your window so...That is great that they are redoing your window so the flashing is correct. Good for you for pushing for it. I think that was the right thing.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386807936042986024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775988332644767770.post-67327433285884942542012-05-29T10:11:33.480-07:002012-05-29T10:11:33.480-07:00Super Awesome Flashing website that shows you all ...Super Awesome Flashing website that shows you all the WHY as to why I'm making a big deal about this window. Check it out: http://www.albertsroofing.com/Window%20Flashing.htm<br /><br />Love this site.Charissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017873126441852762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775988332644767770.post-7410362030042683352012-05-29T08:00:49.322-07:002012-05-29T08:00:49.322-07:00On our build they didnt use flashing they used a w...On our build they didnt use flashing they used a waterproof vinyl sort of material along with tyvek tape to shed water away from the windows, so this may just be an alternate method opposed to sheet metal.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860646562578289413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775988332644767770.post-14385680799333225012012-05-29T04:50:03.633-07:002012-05-29T04:50:03.633-07:00Darn it. I was hoping, out of all people, Sgt. Ri...Darn it. I was hoping, out of all people, Sgt. Rich would have an answer. :) I agree that there may be a possibility that he is "right" so that is why I seriously researched everything I possibly could about it and found nothing to support his comment. I was hoping to avoid a home inspector but I guess I might have to get one now. When we added on our old home the building inspector actually checked this type of thing out so I'm hoping that maybe whoever does the framing inspection will catch it. I'm having a couple contractor friends come out this week to check it out too. If I'm wrong I will apologize but I'm 99.99999% sure that I'm not. I know how physics works and I know the idea behind flashing.Charissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017873126441852762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775988332644767770.post-88305668572685565452012-05-29T04:39:06.386-07:002012-05-29T04:39:06.386-07:00I don't have an answer as I am rather ignorant...I don't have an answer as I am rather ignorant on proper window installation as it pertains to flashing, taping, etc....<br />There is a possibility that he may be "right" to a degree that he can say "tough sh!t, it's fine". If it comes to that, I would log all pics and correspondence for future use if needed.<br />You could always hire a pre-drywall inspection and get an outside opinion. It may be worth the money just for this case specifically.Sgt.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908060926056178459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775988332644767770.post-28838707244639684392012-05-29T03:03:52.543-07:002012-05-29T03:03:52.543-07:00Thanks Thomas. I will definitely keep that EPA re...Thanks Thomas. I will definitely keep that EPA resource handy to give to him if/when I think it's needed. I let him know that I am not happy via email and I want to give him a chance to correct it properly. I hate to be a pain in anyone's butthole but this really peeves me. I don't want to have to deal with water issues around a window EVER and I can just see myself years from now still mad about this when the window rots out and my warranty has expired. I'll be too old and crinkly then to want to fight for what is right by then....so I want it done right NOW.Charissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017873126441852762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775988332644767770.post-87811601101118413602012-05-28T23:48:44.655-07:002012-05-28T23:48:44.655-07:00Simple answer, no.
A couple of resources if your ...Simple answer, no.<br /><br />A couple of resources if your PM wants to brush up on proper flashing methods:<br /><br />From the gov:<br />http://www.epa.gov/iaplus01/technical/moisture/1_6.html<br /><br />A good video and shows how a flashing pan needs to be made. Tape on the outside is not good enough, period:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaKXqFtHAssThomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386807936042986024noreply@blogger.com