Kickout diverters

[Dan Bowers, CMI]

Carl -

One of the guys just called me this PM and told me Paul Wenske finally got his story in the paper this AM. Front page and half of 2 inside pages. They would not let him mention Tom French or Willow Brook by name - lot of pressure from the Builders upstairs on the paper.

Saw you and I were both quoted. Got a kick out of it - the guys were ribbing me and asking me how many of these type features I've landed in or written. Last week I looked at the scrap book AND between the KC Star, St. Louis Post, Jefferson City Paper, The Sun Publications, Channel 5, The Independence Examiner, Channel 41, The Missouri State Realtor Magazine, Boker-Agent Magazine, etc. I'm now at 71 of these since 1994. Whats a joke is, that other than having other Inspectors tell me they saw one the ONLY one that ever did anything for me business wise was last years Stucco Feature on the Front Page of the Star.

Go Figure!!

[Carl A. Brown]

Dan,

The one last year was just the tip of the stucco problems. This one was pretty good and let the public know the real problems are bad window,flashing ,and moisture barrier installation.

Until AAMA and ASTM get there heads out of the sand the leaks will not go away.IMO

I liked the part where he said get a private inspector in this one also!

And the codes officials owned up to part of the blame/shame!

[Carl A. Brown]

Thats a good list Barry.

Add this one to it also from Mn.

http://www.mnlath-plaster.com/listin...oChecklist.pdf

[gkoehl]

Originally Posted by badair

WD,

All of the others are right on when they speak of taking care of moisture intrusion and I am among those who have been recommending the use of DryFlekt™diverters to clients along with all of the other preventative measures available to today's consumers.

Here is some info to sink your teeth into and share with your inspector:

1. Hire a qualified phase inspector to assure your project has over site other than local building department inspections. It may seem like a lot of money but all of my clients realize the value just after the dirt starts to fly.
2. Follow the words of wisdom provided by the qualified members of this forum; we live this industry to be of service.
3. Questions are more than welcomed and we all learn when the right question is asked. The only wrong question is the one we don't ask!
4. http://buildingcodes.jocogov.org/documents/Best%20Practices%20for%20Stucco%20Applications.pdf
5. http://www.mnlath-plaster.com/listing/Lath_Inspection_Manual.pdf
6. http://www.parex.com/pdf/stuccoma.pdf#search=%22stucco%20installation%20gui des%22
7. Good luck on your new digs and happy holidays

Barry,
Do you have any good links for pool installations or inspection?

[Barry Adair]

Yeah Carl, that's also a good one. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.



GDK,

Where's your manners son?

In these parts highjackin' a thread is a hangin' offense or some other means of humiliation.

If you want pool info, which I will be happy to share, please start a new thread so all can participate and this thread stays on course, kickout info.

Damn Texans act like they own the place!

[Bob Givens]

Hi All,

Carl is right, a kick out diverter is just 1 component of the building envelope.
Building a home is a joint effert ( slow assembly line) of many trades. Flashing is the gasket that seals the exterior claddings. You wouldn't put a 4 barrel holley on a small block engine without the gasket. It will work for a short time, but you get more power and performance with the gasket.

Bob