ᐅ Metal flashing on dormer exterior – is it acceptable to have a splice/joint?
Created on: 29 Jan 2021 14:05
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Rosema7
Hello,
quick question:
The building inspection was completed quite some time ago, but after about 1 year, while cleaning the windows (when we got a closer look), we noticed that a metal flashing on the outside (designed to direct rainwater away so it doesn’t run down the exterior wall) has been made in sections instead of being one continuous piece.
It can’t be due to the width of the dormer, since all other dormers, both ours and the neighbors’, are the same width and fitted with a single piece of flashing, not sectional.
What is this kind of metal flashing called (the one above the dormer)?
It’s frustrating because this seems to always happen with our house, while the neighbors’ are (once again) perfectly done.
According to our general contractor, if done properly, the aim is to keep water out for protection. Joints or seams like these are generally allowed in all directions.
Is this correct? What exactly are seams or joints in this context (we have a basic idea of their purpose, but what does it mean precisely in building terms)?
We would like to understand why sectional flashing was used on our house (probably a cut-off piece that was casually patched together).
We have, however, paid in full and not had any price “split off” because of this. We would appreciate a formal response from the contractor responsible for the installation.
We simply think “sectional flashing” is not acceptable!
Thanks for your advice!
Rosema7
quick question:
The building inspection was completed quite some time ago, but after about 1 year, while cleaning the windows (when we got a closer look), we noticed that a metal flashing on the outside (designed to direct rainwater away so it doesn’t run down the exterior wall) has been made in sections instead of being one continuous piece.
It can’t be due to the width of the dormer, since all other dormers, both ours and the neighbors’, are the same width and fitted with a single piece of flashing, not sectional.
What is this kind of metal flashing called (the one above the dormer)?
It’s frustrating because this seems to always happen with our house, while the neighbors’ are (once again) perfectly done.
According to our general contractor, if done properly, the aim is to keep water out for protection. Joints or seams like these are generally allowed in all directions.
Is this correct? What exactly are seams or joints in this context (we have a basic idea of their purpose, but what does it mean precisely in building terms)?
We would like to understand why sectional flashing was used on our house (probably a cut-off piece that was casually patched together).
We have, however, paid in full and not had any price “split off” because of this. We would appreciate a formal response from the contractor responsible for the installation.
We simply think “sectional flashing” is not acceptable!
Thanks for your advice!
Rosema7
Rosema7 schrieb:
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On its own, I can understand the question about correct execution. However, combined with the other thread, it seems more like "I’m already having problems with the general contractor, so what else can I blame on them? Where can I possibly get a few more dollars from?" to me.
Both issues weren’t noticed or missed for a long time, and now suddenly both are considered the worst problems. The justification given is "It’s different with the neighbors" and "I’ll always see that."
Sorry, but it reminds me of kindergarten: If someone else has something, I want it too.
Both issues weren’t noticed or missed for a long time, and now suddenly both are considered the worst problems. The justification given is "It’s different with the neighbors" and "I’ll always see that."
Sorry, but it reminds me of kindergarten: If someone else has something, I want it too.