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title: What A Week! | Risks of Custom Parapet Details
description: "Weekly recap: Elias Saltz, Steve Gantner & Dave Stutzman discuss a custom parapet detail. How does a specifier approach risky details?"
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# [What A Week! | Risks of Custom Parapet Details](https://www.conspectusinc.com/deliberate-words-podcast/risks-of-custom-parapet-details)

 Written by [Elias Saltz, Steve Gantner, David Stutzman](https://www.conspectusinc.com/deliberate-words-podcast/author/elias-saltz-steve-gantner-david-stutzman) | August 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM

 

 

**Custom Parapet Pitfalls: How Specifiers Help Architects Avoid Risk

**In this episode, Elias Saltz, Dave Stutzman, and Steve Gantner explore the risks of a custom parapet detail on a seven-story building, where an eyebrow design can be made of ACM panels is used. They discuss the potential challenges this unique feature poses, especially in terms of wind resistance, drainage, and long-term durability.

The conversation highlights the importance of ensuring compliance with ANSI SPRY ES-1 standards for wind load resistance and the potential consequences of relying on sealants for waterproofing. The team also emphasizes how architects can mitigate these risks by working with manufacturers who offer tested, engineered solutions.

Ultimately, the episode serves as a reminder that while custom designs offer creative possibilities, they must be approached with careful planning, testing, and collaboration to ensure a safe, efficient, and successful project.

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