Building envelope consultants and service crews log complaints by location: the leaker in unit 1204, the corner leakers on the south side. Each one gets water tested, opened up, diagnosed and fixed, and recurring leakers drive bigger repair scopes. The word implies a confirmed leak, not just a stain.
Three new leakers after the storm, all on the west face, all at the window heads.
Also heard as
- leaking unit
Related terms
Hose test
A field water test spraying a controlled stream from a calibrated nozzle at joints and windows to find leaks.
Flashing
Thin sheet metal or membrane installed at joints and interruptions in a wall or roof to direct water back outside.
End dam
An upturned end at the termination of a flashing that stops water from running off the end into the wall.
R&R
Remove and replace: cutting out old sealant completely and installing new sealant in the cleaned joint.