If you have been following our series of articles about balcony inspection laws in California, you are well aware of the fact that water trapped inside unvented balcony soffits can result in damage to the interior wood structural components, which can lead to ...
Topics:
California,
Law,
Scott Riffenburgh,
Balcony,
Water Intrusion Investigation
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This is the first installment in a series of articles from our Building Envelope Group
addressing ways to improve practices in waterproofing design and construction.
Topics:
Building Envelope,
Waterproofing Systems,
Architecture,
Kirk O'Brien,
Quality Assurance,
Publications,
Water Intrusion Investigation,
Architecture Design Defect Analysis
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Many of us are familiar with the terms “El Niño” and “La Niña” from our local weather reports. These periodic changes in surface temperatures over the Pacific create two distinct weather patterns in California. La Niña years are typically dry, and sometimes create ...
Topics:
Specialty Experts,
Civil Engineering,
Geotechnical Engineering,
Construction Forensics,
John O'Donnell,
Residential,
Property Loss,
Water Intrusion Investigation
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In this industry, we know quite well that Mother Nature can be tough on buildings, even in generally temperate regions like California. The main purpose of any built structure is to shelter us from the harshest of conditions, to act as a shield against cold, heat, ...
Topics:
Building Envelope,
Waterproofing Systems,
Architecture,
Construction Forensics,
Publications,
Water Intrusion Investigation,
Damage Assessments,
Building Materials
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We are pleased to announce that Kirk O’Brien, an award-winning architect and past president of the AIA San Diego Chapter, has ...
Topics:
Building Envelope,
Waterproofing Systems,
Architecture,
Los Angeles,
Kirk O'Brien,
Water Intrusion Investigation,
Architecture Design Defect Analysis
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Doing everything right the first time around can seem expensive, especially when the change orders roll in during a project’s plan reviews or during the course of construction. It’s not easy to agree to the extra costs since they ultimately impact the ROI. The ...
Topics:
Building Envelope,
Waterproofing Systems,
Quality Assurance,
Water Intrusion Investigation
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Decks are beautiful additions to any type of home – be it a house, a condo or an apartment. It’s a versatile space that is especially coveted in the Californian climate. However, decks have to be properly built and maintained, otherwise they become serious and ...
Topics:
Building Envelope,
Waterproofing Systems,
Water Intrusion Investigation
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Please join us in welcoming the latest additions to our Building Envelope Group.
Topics:
Building Envelope,
Waterproofing Systems,
News,
Water Intrusion Investigation
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