Roofing Archirectual Design Defects

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Roofing archirectual design defects.

Defects such as undersized beams understrength concrete or coatings failures usually are apparent during construction when liability is clear and the cost of correction is relatively minimal. Skilled solutions in construction defect cases. Construction defects can be obvious or latent. Here are some of the most common defects caused by poor architectural design.

The floor rests on foundation supports that connect the weight of the structure to the ground. They further provided a five year iron clad protection period that provides free shingle repairs or replacements for. Defects in pitched roofs normally caused by 3 main factors. Typically before 1890 nineteenth century roofs often contained narrow rafters.

Also different architectural styles will use the same type of roof. What types of defect issues are you facing. Our engineers will investigate damage to roofs due to design problems construction deficiencies excessive loading weather and seismic events mechanical damage maintenance issues and other causes. A wall rests on a floor.

Intricate roofs have many parts that incorporate several of the basic roof designs such as a gable roof sitting atop a gambrel or variations of the gable valley roof design using one or a variety of different types of roof trusses also see our very detailed diagrams showing the different parts of a roof truss. From our offices in los angeles california baker associates represents property owners developers construction managers contractors subcontractors architects engineers and insurers in claims involving design and construction defects. To learn more give us a call at 310 904 6724. Architectural shingles slate.

Roofing felt that isn t fully covering the roof sheeting or is possibly split torn or has deteriorated from overexposure allowing an entry point for water intrusion. Poor designs found in pitched roofs inadequately sized members. Another unique architectural shingle design imitates the look of slate such as certainteed s belmont grand manor and carriage house shingles without the weight issues that normally accompany those materials. These architectural roofing shingles do not require any additional roof support as slate would.

Frequently however defects are latent. While many roof installation defects can be identified the most vulnerable are out of sight and create longer term deterioration. They stated that the shingles were free from manufacturing defects conformed to all applicable industry standards and building codes and would last for thirty years without problems or iko would remedy the problem. Howe associates inc is a full service construction claims and litigation support firm focused on construction defect claims construction expert witness testimony general construction investigation and dispute resolution.

Haag s expert engineers will be there to establish cause and extent of failure or damage to industrial commercial or residential roofs.