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are all reviewed. An on-site comprehen- sive inspection of all common areas is then conducted. The engineer wants to learn and confirm the elements identified in the documents are actually installed according to manufacturer’s instruction; are they the capacity specified; will the building envelope effectively shed

water; have the inspections by code officials been conducted and recorded; have certificates of occupancy been issued. To the untrained eye, new construc- tion usually looks great. New paint and finishes; fresh new looks can be deceiving. During transition, looking behind the cosmetic glow is import- ant. What are the long-term impacts of how a building has been construct- ed? Critical is the building envelope and the unseen details of how water sheds off the roof and siding. Let’s say a building has a brand-new composite product siding.Manufactured by a well-known and respected compa- ny, it has great engineering properties, expected life of 50 years with low main- tenance. What could go wrong? Most critical to remember is the siding is only the first line of defense against weather. Every joint, seam and penetration in that siding lets water get into the space behind it. This is where the real water- proofing takes place. Without a contin- uous and properly installed water-resis- tant barrier, that spiffy new siding will get blamed for water intrusion. Details of the waterproofing, flashing, proper allowance for material expansion and contraction are critical to be identified during transition. If not fully identified and reported, the transition report will be misleading in underreporting the long-term costs of owning the building. We have seen too many instances “During transition, looking behind the cosmetic glow is important.”

The study is conducted to identify and determine the status of the common ele- ments. Construction documents, plans and specifications, offering statements, bylaws and other governing documents

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