Will Decker

I don't know about the heading of this post, but Split faced has not been discontinued. Can still be a problem.

Going on some 300 condo type buildings for the certification and no complaints yet. I do see some problems with fenestration flashing (none, no drip edges, especially no end damming) but no actual water intrusion through the block. I have talked with the Asst. Director of buildings for Chicago and he says that the material is not banned and they have no problems with it. When asked about flashing problems he said that they can't be there to inspect every day. Chicago. Go figure. As to ventilation, you can see the same problem with multiple wythe brick buildings built in the 1910- 1930s. This is because the masons just slather on the mortar when they seat the cla coping tiles. There should be an 1/8" gap beneath the tiles to allow the wall to ventilate. Doesn't affect the interior so much but it messes up the parapet wall. Also, many roofers take the roof membrane up and over the parapet, which is wrong. Guys, I have been working on this for almost 20 years. Don't I deserve a little credit?