During foundation construction, getting the details right prevents costly delays and callbacks.
Every home needs a drainage plane.
Water intrusion at exterior decks is the movement of water into the wall cavity where the deck ledger board attaches to the wall.
Water intrusion at wall-to-foundation intersections is the movement of water into the interior where the exterior framed wall and foundation meet.
Water intrusion at roof-to-wall intersections is the movement of water into the wall or ceiling cavity where a roof and wall meet.
Water intrusion around penetrations is the movement of water into the wall cavity at penetrations.
Water intrusion at entry doors is the movement of water into the exterior wall assembly through openings around doors.
Water intrusion around windows is the movement of water into the wall cavity through rough openings around windows.
Water intrusion through walls is the movement of water through the exterior finish into the wall cavity.
Water intrusion through penetrations is the entry of water through punctures made by plumbing and electrical lines in the vapor barrier.
Cold floors occur when heat is lost through the foundation slab.
Efflorescence is a powdery deposit, usually white in color, that appears on the slab surface.
