Struck me odd...
Odd from this perspective; the most likely call a contractor might receive after turning over a new building to an owner is the report of a water leak through the building envelope. The entire reason for shelter in man's world is to keep the elements out and to provide a safe and healthful environment to work and live within.
All manners of required testing and inspection takes place as the building is being completed. From soils, concrete, and plumbing among others... Albeit required by code or statute, these tests and inspections would never be omitted.
With the majority of construction defect litigation being the result of water intrusion through the building envelope, it is odd to think that field testing the installed fenestration on a project would be taken out of the specs. It actually runs counter to the design intent of most buildings, to provide a watertight building envelope.
What is the standard of care on projects you'll complete? Confirm the integrity of the building envelope or hope the phone never rings?
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