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Common customer construction defect issues include water intrusion, comfort issues, builder disputes, analysis of home inspection reports, analysis of estimates and proposals, contractor selection, materials selection, and construction specifications.
Infrared thermography can assist in locating hidden problems, like this wet drywall.
Improper repairs often work as poorly as they look.
This customer’s balcony drained through their door.
Commercial roofing is often neglected leading to interior damage.
Neglected problems can result in significant damage.
Stains coming out of stucco can offer clues as to the underlying damage.
Defective water heater flashings were found on a number of client’s homes.
Rooftop deck repair estimates should factor any special provisions for access.
The rooftop deck leaks on this building caused rot that necessitated the replacement of the load bearing beams.
Water seen coming out of one crack in this stucco and reentering another.
Butt glazed windows can be prone to leakage if not properly flashed and sealed.
The beam (right) that supports the second floor, was itself unsupported.
Improper remodeling practices resulted in nails driven through these electrical wires.
This balcony failure due to a builder error required the rebuilding of the columns and structural supports.
Bad repairs are far too common.
Water spray testing is sometimes used to more quickly locate suspected leak locations.
This tile failure was attributed to an improper installation method.
Underlying framing problems created wavy floors in this old house.
Poor attention to detail can lead to premature failure of stucco.
Aerial photography helped to determine the cause of loss and proper valuation on the roofs of this 12 building complex.
The coat hanger holding this furnace flue in place failed and a hole was burned in the roof.
An improper framing method and failed flashing led to a major structural failure.
Commercial roofing can have numerous penetrations that require careful waterproofing.
Infrared thermography assisted in the location of a hidden leak caused by this pipe joint.
This poorly planned repair caused additional damage.
Unmanaged water behind stucco can cause significant damage.
Flat roofing that has excessive ponding can have a shorter lifespan.
This flashing repair was doomed to fail in short order.
This roof held water deep enough to overcome the flashings and enter the building.
When the outside is higher than the inside, drainage can be challenging.
Paper and silicone is no substitute for proper flashing.
Waterproofing becomes more challenging when construction is performed out of order.
The ineffective pan on this balcony causes significant mineral build up on the walls and floor below.
Homeowners sometimes take drastic measures to try to stop leaking decks.
Poor waterproofing can lead to extensive decay
An analysis of the underground sewer camera footage proved an improperly performed repair.
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