January 2007
by Steve Easley
Callbacks typically result from three things: poor design, faulty construction, or the actions of a clueless homeowner. While this is true everywhere, coastal environments are a whole lot less forgiving of such errors. Wind-driven rain and infrequent drying opportunities can drive moisture deep into building cavities. Steve Easley explains the most common exterior detail blunders he sees and offers some simple solutions that will fend off moisture problems.
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Common Callbacks In the face of wind-blown rain and short drying cycles, coastal exteriors are shown no mercy Steve Easley Drainless Designs Designers love intersecting roof planes, but the intersections must be capable of handling a tremendous amount of water: a 1-inch rain on a 2,000-square-foot roof will deposit about 1,250 gallons of water. If that water is obstructed by any intersecting roof, wall, dormer, or eaves detail, and thus does not have a clear path to drain away, that water will back up and probably find its way inside the home. In many states, the statute of limitations is
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