Residential Designs Expert Witness On Construction Defects

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Residential designs expert witness Robert R. Tellez answers the question:

What are some of the most frequent types of construction defects?

The most common types of defects involved in litigation include:

* Mold * Dry rot * Roof leaks * Wall leaks * Stucco issues (click here for Stucco Testing Reports)
* Window leaks * Balcony leaks * Framing issues * Water intrusion * Faulty site drainage * Waterproofing below and above grade * Structural failure causing stucco cracks * Structural failure causing drywall cracks * Foundation cracks causing finish floor cracks