Construction Defects

A Construction Defect is a condition that reduces the value of a building and/or causes unsafe living or working conditions.  Some defects are easily detected, such as a sloping roof or wall crack, while others lie beneath the surface, such as water intrusion and dry rot.  If left unaddressed, construction defects can worsen and become a more serious and costly problem.

Kinds of Construction Defects

Construction defects generally fall into one of four categories:

•    Design Deficiencies
•    Material Deficiencies
•    Construction Deficiencies
•    Subsurface/Geotechnical Problems. 

 

Design deficiencies arise when a building is inadequately planned and built in a fashion that eventually leads to structural problems such as a leaky roof.  Material deficiencies occur when inferior building supplies are used and are prone to fail or function properly despite proper installation.  Construction deficiencies arise from poor or substandard workmanship, and subsurface/geotechnical problems result from earth settlement and extreme weather conditions such as landslides and flooding.

The most common examples of construction defects are:

•    Mold
•    Roof Leaks
•    Dry Rot
•    Cracks in the Foundation, Walls or Floors
•    Structural Failure
•    Defective Plumbing/Electrical Wiring
•    Faulty Draining or Water Intrusion
•    Shifting/Unstable Landscaping
•    Balcony or Deck Failure

Rely on Us

At American Technologies, Inc. / American Restorartion, our Project Managers, Superintendents and Supervisors are trained to manage and oversee most trades involved in handling such repairs on buildings with construction defects and are equipped to handle a wide range of reconstruction and remediation jobs. Regardless of the job size and scope, our teams possess a wealth of experience and skills to properly address the construction defect and make sure the necessary corrections are made.  As always, the entire process will be handled the trademark American Technologies, Inc. way: with quality, dependability and true pride of craftsmanship.

Interested in more Construction Defect restoration news and in-depth articles? Please see the article, Speaking of Construction Defects, from Claims Magazine for more information.