Defect / Water Leak Remediation

Condos on the Columbia River, immediately northwest of the Portland Airport.

The backside of one particular condo that is being readied for sale.

Our client has noticed that some of the window trim is looking a little the worse for wear.

Not too surprising. The water has been getting in through or around the trim. Note that the moisture barrier is not even touching the window, let alone properly flashed to it. And thus please note the water damaged sheathing. See the dark stains? You may enlarge the photo by clicking on it.

And so, what began as a simple exterior trim replacement job has suddenly grown into a full-fledged water damage remediation project.

More exterior trim and siding removal confirms that the lapses in proper flashing technique is systemic. Time to get the ladder-jacks out and work our way up the wall.

Much of the sheathing is in need of replacement.

And some of it was so deteriorated that water was accessing the wall cavities, damaging the structural wall components. Enlarge the photo to get a good view of it.

Of course you know, and we know that this entire structure was buttoned up by the same folks who did this one condo. The longer they wait to check it and get it properly flashed, the worse the damage will be.

Instead of thousands of dollars, it will be tens of thousands of dollars in repairs. Above, our technicians are just finishing the clean-up at the end of a productive day. Tomorrow, the exterior trim and the new Hardiplank siding will begin to be installed.