Newly constructed 3 story house had water penetration due to faulty sealed windows. Builder is in denial stating it is normal for windows to leak during high winds. We had at the most 100 mph gust, which produces 26.07 psf pressure. What is the minimum requirement for window water resistance?
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Jack
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Window Water Resistance
by Jack Wingo on Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:49 pm
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Re: Window Water Resistance
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Re: Window Water Resistance
by Jack Wingo on Wed Oct 25, 2017 8:57 pm
Jerry
Not sure you received my reply, will post again.
I did not see house until a week or so after the storm. The client provided pictures that showed water and water damage on window sills and on wall and floor beneath windows. Afterwards, the builder added sealant between glass and window rails and mulls. So I'm guessing the windows failed rather than improper installation. I'm trying to obtain pressure rating. Are windows required to meet a minimum rating?
Not sure you received my reply, will post again.
I did not see house until a week or so after the storm. The client provided pictures that showed water and water damage on window sills and on wall and floor beneath windows. Afterwards, the builder added sealant between glass and window rails and mulls. So I'm guessing the windows failed rather than improper installation. I'm trying to obtain pressure rating. Are windows required to meet a minimum rating?
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