Defects, Standards

Defects, Standards

Typical Defects Typical defects that inspectors should report include:

1. absent flashing,
2. flashing too small,
3. absent weep holes in brick,
4. damaged, deteriorated, or loose flashing,
5. gaps between flashing and sidewall or penetration; sealants used to repair these defects,
6. sealants substituted for flashing,
7. absent and deteriorated sealants where sealants should be installed.

Standards (1) IRC 2018 R703.4; (2) Brick Industry Association Technical Notes; (3) wall covering manufacturer’s instructions.