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[quote=Anonymous]The workmanship/code poster is very helpful. I read the article and was screaming inside "flashing details!" "roofing details!" "siding details!"  The beam didn't turn to brisket because of poor framing; bulk water infiltration caused by shoddy exterior flashing and finish work did that (and sometimes poor design exacerbates it). The "code" enforcement rarely deals with or checks any of the roofing or siding. And what passes for window flashing can be mediocre at best. HVAC is another crapshoot. Check out GreenBuildingAdvisor and you can find articles galore by building science gurus about the chronic problems of oversized systems, imbalanced air supplies, and poor insulation and air sealing all contributing to poor air quality and humidity levels. Most HVAC companies do a Manual J, then install a bigger system and run crappy flex duct with high friction, and the field installation methods are often sub-par. Put all these together and you get a crap finish out of a 1.5-2.5 mil. house. [/quote]

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