FIELD REPORT McGinnis Chen Associates, Inc. 1019 Mission Street 11172 - 120124 FR 02.doc 415.986.3873 San Francisco, CA 94103 Page 1 of 4 Project Project Name: Metro Center Senior Housing Report Number: 02 MCA Job No: 11172.00 FR 02 Report By: Nicholas Leone Report Date: 30 January 2012 Date of Site Visit: 24 January 2012 Time: 10:00am – 12:15pm Environmental Conditions Temperature Range Humidity Weather60-65 F 72% RH ClearPersonnel at Site Company Job Description Task People Axis Construction (AC) General Contractor Onsite Project Management 1 Ferrari Moe (FM) Architect of Record Construction Observation 1 Bridge Housing (BH) Owner Construction Observation 1 McGinnis Chen Associates, Inc. (MCA) Consultant Construction Observation 1 Construction Progress Description Completion in Percentage Window Installation ±25% Observations McGinnis Chen (MCA) was on-site at Metro Center Senior Housing on January 24, 2012 for the weekly meeting and for observation of window installation. MCA observed work at Units 111, 112, 121, 122, 131,132, 141 and 142 covering all floors of the structure. MCA made the following observations: 1. Axis Construction (AC) used double-sided tape at the jamb terminations of the windows. AC also created slits in the Vaproshield at the head flashing to accommodate the end dams (Photo 1). MCA noted no issues with this installation at the observed locations. 2. AC installed stucco components at the smaller 2x2’ windows in the s ame manner as the larger windows (Photo 2). MCA observed the proper use of the bibbed Vaproshield at the window sill with no exceptions taken. CONTRACTOR (GC) GC PROJECT SITE
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Project
Project Name: Metro Center Senior Housing Report Number: 02
MCA Job No: 11172.00 FR 02
Report By: Nicholas Leone
Report Date: 30 January 2012
Date of Site Visit: 24 January 2012 Time: 10:00am – 12:15pm
Environmental Conditions
Temperature Range Humidity Weather
60-65°F 72% RH Clear
Personnel at Site
Company Job Description Task People Axis Construction (AC) General Contractor Onsite Project
Management1
Ferrari Moe (FM) Architect of Record ConstructionObservation
1
Bridge Housing (BH) Owner ConstructionObservation
1
McGinnis Chen Associates, Inc.(MCA)
Consultant ConstructionObservation
1
Construction Progress
Description Completion in Percentage
Window Installation ±25%
Observations
McGinnis Chen (MCA) was on-site at Metro Center Senior Housing on January 24, 2012 for theweekly meeting and for observation of window installation. MCA observed work at Units 111, 112,121, 122, 131,132, 141 and 142 covering all floors of the structure. MCA made the followingobservations:
1. Axis Construction (AC) used double-sided tape at the jamb terminations of the windows. ACalso created slits in the Vaproshield at the head flashing to accommodate the end dams
(Photo 1). MCA noted no issues with this installation at the observed locations.
2. AC installed stucco components at the smaller 2x2’ windows in the same manner as thelarger windows (Photo 2). MCA observed the proper use of the bibbed Vaproshield at thewindow sill with no exceptions taken.
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3. At Unit 122, a synthetic trim piece was utilized between separate window assemblies. MCAobserved that the width of the gap between these two objects varies as the gap is wider atthe top of the window (Photo 3). MCA does not anticipate any performance issues related tothe varying gap width. MCA suggest that the Ownership review this condition to ensure thatmeets the Client’s aesthetic requirements.
4. Unit vents were properly installed and AC is detailing the stucco components as developedby the project team during the mock-up process (Photo 4).
5. Units 141 and 142 feature taller windows than those at the lower floors. These locations havefour windows separated with synthetic trim pieces. AC has properly installed the vertical trimpiece as a continuous member. However, the horizontal trim pieces are butted flush againstthe vertical trim and may inhibit drainage of water. The horizontal trim pieces should be cutback approx ¼” from the vertical member to allow for drainage at the window sill below(Photo 5).
6. At Unit 141, the ventilation cap of the window assembly appears to not be fully sealed againstthe window frame (Photo 6). A representative from the window manufacturer should observethis condition and provide a recommended solution.
7. MCA observed the installation of the weather resistive barrier (WRB), rainscreen and stuccocomponents at the window sill of Unit 142. The installation appears to be in conformance withthe design intent as resolved during the mock-up process (Photo 7).
8. There is a gap between the WRB and casing bead at the jamb of the window head where theWRB has been cut short. At all future locations, AC should terminate the WRB as close aspossible to the casing bead to prevent this condition since the full overlap of the WRB onto
the metal is needed to properly direct water drainage from the wall (Photo 8).
Photos
Photo 1: Installation of WRB at window jamb of Unit 121.
Photo 2: WRB installation at 2x2’ windows of Unit 122.
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