EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems) was hugely popular for many years as a less-expensive and easy-to-apply solution in new construction. Sometimes called synthetic stucco, EIFS was hailed as a…
Some of the most common construction defects we are called to investigate are railing and balcony/porch problems, often when a steel railing has become loose due to a deterioration of…
We have highlighted dozens of common construction defects through our blog, and often they involve workmanship errors, manufacturing defects, design mistakes, and problems with manufactured products like windows or doors.…
Expert Witnesses Can Be Instrumental at the Early Stages of a Dispute When a serious flaw in construction or design becomes apparent, the question of blame is laid on the…
Construction defects happen in single family homes, apartments, schools, hospitals, and virtually any new property. In the case of commercial construction there are some interesting differences regarding the potential for…
How common are construction defects in new homes and commercial buildings? A lot more common than you might think. In 2016, the nations largest home builder, DR Horton set aside…
If someone asked you what are the duties of a Condominium Board of Directors you might answer "making rules about noise and parking." Condo boards do that and a lot…
Water is the most important substance on Earth because without it there would be no life. Even though it contains no calories or organic nutrients it is vital to every…
There are several issues to closely examine that are above and beyond the things you usually focus on with residential property. Inspections are always important, but with commercial property the…
When a house or commercial building undergoes a routine appraisal or inspection prior to the closing of a real estate transaction, there are any numbers of problems that may be…
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