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Old 07-16-2016, 11:42 AM
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I am not an attorney but you may want to check with one concerning the possibility of a Statute of Repose which often protects a homeowner for such things for 10 years.

Water intrusion problems were a real concern in both Minnesota and Arizona for a time in the late 1980's and early 1990's for a variety of construction reasons,product defects and design flaws.

I had discovered a water problem but wisely kept an eye out for any sign of water over the years. I discovered the problem before the Statute of Repose expired. So the builder tore the front of my house down to studs to do it over and replaced all the windows which in this case were the cause of the water entry.

What you describe is the reason there has been heated debate among builders as to the effective manner of wrapping a house. Because while the water barrier application keeps water out, water barriers also keep water in if water can find an opening and travels behind the water barrier.

Whatever you do I would suggest you understand the applicable limits of the Statute of Limitations concerning property damage in the state of Florida because that is a critical piece here. I would also have an understanding as to the legal relationships as respect the building of your home ( ie who was the general contractor, who the sub contractors, suppliers etc)

Since I am not an attorney I cannot practice law and because I cannot practice law I cannot charge you a fee

what I have offered is my experience as an ordinary homeowner in dealing with a water intrusion problem. None of this may apply in your case . Again it would be wise to know your legal rights

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