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dow. Management dispatches mainte- nance only to find out the leak is a result of caulking failure around the perimeter of the new replacement windows that were installed three years ago. Further invasive inspections reveal extensive wood rot beneath the window and down the exterior wall causing several hundred even thousands of dollars in damage to the building structure. The original flashing detail was compro- mised, the new caulking had failed and the association is now incurring exceedingly high maintenance repairs. "As previously stated, the most important difference between the window types is the nailing flange In some cases, depending on how the governing documents are written, the association can assess these repairs to the owner since it was a result of the failure of the window (assuming owner responsibility) that created the damages. The installation methods and require- ments for a new construction window are more extensive, more costly but if installed correctly will ensure no exten- sive building damage in the future. In order to properly install a new con- struction window, the exterior building component, whether it be window trim, siding, stucco or stone must be removed. The existing window is removed, and in the existing frame an ice and water shield weather CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 76 that is part of the new construction window."

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