No facility manager wants to encounter water intrusion and damage. When it occurs, it can result in buckets of uncertainty, expense, and frustration. The correction process can be complicated by business interruption, the competing interests of the parties involved, and lack of knowledge about the cause. Diagnosing problems of water intrusion - and proving their existence to others - are often hindered by failing to maintain detailed records of weather conditions, locations of leaks and damage, and prior repairs. Hoping for a quick resolution, an owner may select ill-conceived repairs with- out understanding the risks. Such repairs can mask causes, make diagnosis more difficult, and lead to greater damage. In most cases, the most effective means of preserving the function, integrity, and value of a building is a long-term repair based on a comprehensive analysis. The following cases of facade failure illustrate how a misguided repair can result in higher final costs than a correct repair with higher initial costs.
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