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 The Construction - Water Entry Inspection Process
 Elimination of Construction Defects -
Construction defects can only be eliminated through:
proper oversight
the conducting of inspections
and through the hiring of trades who are more interested in quality than quantity
Critical stage inspections must be conducted throughout the construction process so that
defects are identified before they get incorporated into the construction.
The inspection process must address;
Code compliance
construction defect,
moisture entry prevention and indoor air quality concerns
EnviroHome’s proprietary inspection includes over 300 critical points of construction to eliminate
water/moisture entry and IAQ concerns during the construction process.
Follow-up inspections should be conducted to verify that one trade does not modify the work of
a previous trade.
Leak tests should be performed to provide certifications and documentation.
Window leak tests should be performed
prior to and after installation
Wall, door and roof component leak tests
should be conducted routinely and in all
cases where concerns are identified
Leak tests should be performed as an
evaluation tool for the trades
Re-inspections should be conducted to verify that
identified defects and concerns are corrected.
Design defects need to be identified to the
architect so that they are eliminated rather than
repeated at the next house.
The third party inspector needs to be part of the
builder’s team.
Records should be kept to allow identification of
defects that result from problematic trade
contractors or design flaws.
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