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Symptom
Stains on Window Trim and Glass
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Causes
Seepage of Trapped Water Containing Dissolved Rust and Minerals Salts |
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Symptom
Rusted Steel Above Windows
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Causes
Moisture Trapped by Inadequate or Failed Flashing System |
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Symptom
Sealant Debonding at Windows
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Causes
Rusting of Steel Support at Bond Point |
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Symptom
Tide Marks on Brick Surface
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Causes
Periodic Saturation of Brick Caused by Trapped Water |
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Symptom
Recrystallization of Dissolved Salts on Brick Surface
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Causes
Trapped Moisture Solubilizes Free Lime within Masonry |
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Symptom
Moss and/or Algae on Mortar Surfaces
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Causes
Continuous Retention of Moisture |
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Symptom
Sealant Deterioration
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Causes
Sunlight/Atmosphere - Improper Materials Specification |
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Symptom
Sealant Pouting
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Causes
Improperly Designed/Installed Expansion Relief System |
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Symptom
Sealant Debonding from Brick
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Causes
Improper Sealant Bond Break Specification or Installation |
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Symptom
Sill Displacement
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Causes
Inadequate Flashing/Wall Drainage System |
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Symptom
Horizontal Joint Cracking
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Causes
Inadequate Expansion Relief System/Oxide Jacking |
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Symptom
Vertical Displacement
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Causes
Inadequate Expansion Relief System |
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Symptom
Gross Masonry Failure
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Causes
Inadequate Expansion Relief System/Other |