Taxonomy of Defects in Auxiliary Elements of Facades and Its Relation with Lawsuits Filed by Property Owners

While at first it can be thought that the auxiliary elements of facades are merely ornamental with little practical function, this study shows these components building envelope have a high impact on envelope’s functioning and performance. This is carried out through analysis all relevant lawsuits filed in Spain over 10 year period, data set which surprisingly number 1033 cases defects was found to affect external windowsills, exterior wainscots or cornices (the three considered) found. Considering total lawsuits, an objectively unprecedented study. An regarding interrelations between elements, defects, causes, types buildings, aim obtaining sorted classification data. constitutes useful tool prevent future problems arising from either design, execution, maintenance facades. These include various issues resulting humidities, one most frequent significantly