SECTION 5 ~ FENESTRATION SYSTEM WINDOWS & SKYLIGHTS COMPONENTS TO INSPECT Every component of your fenestration system works together to keep water out, light in, and your home protected . • FENESTRATION COMPONENTS TO INSPECT m m e m □ Window glass D Window frames D Window sashes D Window screens D Screen frames D 11b. Skylights m Skylight glazing ~ Flashing ...., Perimeter sealants ~ Weatherstripping D D D D D WHAT TO LOOK FOR 9 GLASS & GLAZING £ZI FRAMES D SEALANTS 0 Cracked glass 0 Corrosion D Broken glass 0 Oxidation 0 Chips D Rot (wood} 0 Scratches 0 Swelling 0 Seal faituro (fogging 0 Cracking 0 between panes) 0 Loose fasteners 0 Minonil doposlts 0 Paint deterioration 0 Hard woter staining D Impact damago D Physical damago .I 0 Cr,1cking 0 Shrinkage 0 Seporot.ion 0 Missing s,ealant 0 Hardened sealant 0 Adhoslon failure 6 SCREENS • SKYLIGHTS () MOISTURE INDICATORS 0 Tears 0 Cracked glazing 0 Interior staining 0 Holes 0 Clouding 0 Mold 0 Broken comers 0 Water staining 0 Condensation 0 Bent frames □ Failed seals 0 Swollen trim 0 Loose mesh 0 Damaged flashing 0 Peeling paint 0 Difficult removal D Biological growth 0 So~ drywall 0 Corrosion 0 Debris accumulation 0 Rust stains INSPECTION TIP: 0 Inspect during daylight and after heavy rain events when safe. Look for signs of water paths, staining, and drying patterns. £ Window tracks D ~ Drainage weep holes D i locks and latches D ~) Exterior trim D t6 Interior moisture indicators D 0 loose flashing 0 Missing flashing 0 Corrosion 0 Water rt11ining 0 Improper drainage 9 HARDWARE 0 loose or missing screws □ Corrosion 0 Stiff or difficult operation 0 Broken locks or latches n WEATHERSTRIPPING 0 Tom □ Compressed 0 Missing 0 Brittle 0 UV deterioration 0 Clogged woop holes 0 Improper drainage D Debris accumulation 0 Standing water in tracks 00 Look closely at the perimeter-most water intrusion begins at the edges, not the center. SECTION 5 (VVINDOWS & SKYLIGHTS) COMPONENTS TO INSPECT STEWARDSHIP TODAY VALUE TOMORROW
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