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Failure Fingerprint

Cold bridge at framing

Framing or a conductive element lowers the interior surface temperature in a repeated pattern.

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Typical location

Window reveals, framing lines, corners and perimeter edges

Timing fingerprint

Cold weather

Visible or audible pattern

Linear or edge condensation and dark surface marks

Best separating check

Compare surface temperatures across adjacent materials

Evidence that weakens this cause

Rain-direction dependence