Page 484 - Construction Waterproofing Handbook

12.24 CHAPTER TWELVE
● Repairs or redesigns incorporated into an envelope should be reviewed for compatibility
with other components, and their life-cycling must be adequate and equal to that of other
components.
● Mechanics and supervisors should review proposed redesigns or repairs and be aware of
their importance.
● After completion of repairs and redesign, envelopes should be retested to ensure their
adequacy.
● Manufacturers should be consulted, to approve use of their materials and of any redesign
or repairs.
● Warranties should be reviewed, to ensure that they are not affected by repairs or redesigns.

Proper pretesting and resolution of design or construction flaws can prevent most of the
problems that occur after completion of a building envelope. Successful testing must
include adequate representative portions of all terminations and transitions incorporated
into an envelope design. It is also mandatory that any leakage be reviewed and properly
repaired, to ensure the longevity and compatibility of the repair method.