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I have sold building products for the last 25 years.  The last 4
years I have immersed myself in "Moisture Management" in
construction, both new and remodel.  I have seen sealant failures
due to substandard sealants.  I have also dealt with contractor
frustration when a silicone sealant just won't stick to a damp
surface, nor could they paint over it.  Professional sealants,
those that include petroleum solvents, have proven to be the only
year-round sealant contractors can use with confidence.  I have
seen the destruction leaks have caused around windows, on roofs
and behind siding.  Many homes have become uninhabitable due to
these leaks and either the new homeowner is stuck with a home they
can't resell or the builder is forced to spend thousands of dollars
to correct the problem.  California MUST allow contractors to be
exempt from this ruling.  Quality construction is a must and
professional sealants are insurance they are doing everything
possible to prevent mold issues and serious water damage.  Please
consider these issues and reduce all of the litigation that will
result by restricting contractors on the sealants they can use and
the seasons they can work.