DRAFT GreenPoint Rated Existing Home Rating Manual version 6.0 | Page 39

D VERIFICATION

Structural Frame and Building Envelope

Field Verification: The Rater must conduct field compliance verification for all selected criteria and take representative photos of framing elements. INTENT To reduce the consumption of excess framing material, and the related costs. To increase the R-value of the thermal envelope.

D2.

EVALUATION AND CORRECTION OF EXTERIOR ASSEMBLY

CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION This measure is required for Whole House. Conduct a visual survey of the exterior assembly for basic integrity. Use the GreenPoint Rated Existing Home Field Checklist for Sound Exterior Assemblies to survey the conditions of the home. The checklist includes descriptions of requirements as well as ideal conditions to assist in making verifications. The required measures must be met. In some cases this may require a correction and second verification by the Rater. The Checklist provides a format to verify each measure using a scale of Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, N/A or Needs Correction. The verification is based on the Rater’s judgment. The intent is to remedy any acute issues. Any obvious signs of water intrusion, excessive degradation, or points of obvious potential air or water leaks on the exterior assemblies including decks, balconies, fascia, siding, trim, roofing, door, window, and soffit areas shall be corrected. Typical signs of possible water intrusion are peeling or compromised roof, dried-out caulking, degraded siding or trim, or open gaps in exterior assemblies. This verification applies to all visibly accessible areas of the exterior assembly. A sound exterior siding assembly must meet the following requirements: The following list applies to single family projects: ? Siding: – – – – ? Flashing for siding: – – – Requirement: Intersections of siding materials are flashed. Requirement: Deck is flashed between house and deck at the ledger or joists. Requirement: Balconies are flashed at intersection with house and drain away from house. Requir V?V?C?6?F??r?FW&??6??V?B??B&RBw&FR?"??6?????W?6WF?????&R?FRf?"7GV66???F?F?R6????'WB?2??B&VfW&&?R&WV?&V?V?C?6?F??r6??V?B&R??v??B6??F?F???v?F????????BVV??r?FVw&FF?????"7&6?2??B??'V?v??r?&WV?&V?V?C?F?W&R?W7B&R??v2??6?F??r?"?76??r6?F??rW??6??rF?R6?VF???r?"??FW&??"76R&WV?&V?V?C?F?W&R?W7B&R??6?v??f?6?BW6R?b6V?F?F6?V?WG&F???2??6?F??rw&VFW"F??+?"?w&VV????B&FVBW??7F??r???R&F??r??V?fW'6???b??6WFV?&W"#2*?'V??B?Bw&VV?30??