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Old 8/28/08, 11:31 PM
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all new construction... wood frame town homes... some windows have flashing above them, but 80% do not!
some have caulking from hardy siding to window, but 80% do not.
builder is in Georgia
I thing it's week construction!
What do you think?
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Old 8/29/08, 6:03 AM
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Must be those special (self flashing windows)


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Old 8/29/08, 11:55 AM
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Flashing is the best. Caulking always will fail. I see this all the time also, and make my client aware of the potential for water intrusion and damage.

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