Expert Witness Blog

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