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Construction Defect Expert. Construction Expert Witness. Retaining an
expert witness can be one of the most important decisions anyone can make. One
of the areas in which Roberts Consulting Group provides expert witness testimony is
as a nationally recognized water intrusion detection consulting firm. Our firm
offers you the benefit of years of experience with water damage in residential as
well as low-rise to high-rise buildings. Our experienced licensed and fully
credentialed professional experts offer practical advice for new and existing
construction projects, including material selection, water intrusion problems, and
construction defect litigation. (Please CLICK HERE for STUCCO TESTING
REPORTS AND ARTICLES.)
Over the years, many construction defects have led to water damage. Attorneys
are now combining allegations of such defects with complaints of toxic mold,
resulting in large awards for punitive damages, including pain and suffering.
expert witness can be one of the most important decisions anyone can make. One
of the areas in which Roberts Consulting Group provides expert witness testimony is
as a nationally recognized water intrusion detection consulting firm. Our firm
offers you the benefit of years of experience with water damage in residential as
well as low-rise to high-rise buildings. Our experienced licensed and fully
credentialed professional experts offer practical advice for new and existing
construction projects, including material selection, water intrusion problems, and
construction defect litigation. (Please CLICK HERE for STUCCO TESTING
REPORTS AND ARTICLES.)
Over the years, many construction defects have led to water damage. Attorneys
are now combining allegations of such defects with complaints of toxic mold,
resulting in large awards for punitive damages, including pain and suffering.
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Window leaks are the leader of claims
throughout the landscape of America.
One area of our expertise is window
leak detection. Many window
damage cases at first may appear to be
window related, but we have found that
this is not always the case. Determining
the primary source of water intrusion
is the key to understanding the exact
problem and providing the correct repair
recommendation.
throughout the landscape of America.
One area of our expertise is window
leak detection. Many window
damage cases at first may appear to be
window related, but we have found that
this is not always the case. Determining
the primary source of water intrusion
is the key to understanding the exact
problem and providing the correct repair
recommendation.
Many of the larger consulting firms or
those designated as construction experts
or so-called expert witnesses do not visit
up to 50 percent of the scheduled
onsite investigation dates. Roberts
Consulting Group has made a commitment
to our clients to visit 90 to 100 percent of
onsite investigation dates. Why is that
important to you? The main reason is that
each construction defect expert or
forensic expert must be an eye witness
and be familiar with all the testing and not
rely on second- hand information from
others.
those designated as construction experts
or so-called expert witnesses do not visit
up to 50 percent of the scheduled
onsite investigation dates. Roberts
Consulting Group has made a commitment
to our clients to visit 90 to 100 percent of
onsite investigation dates. Why is that
important to you? The main reason is that
each construction defect expert or
forensic expert must be an eye witness
and be familiar with all the testing and not
rely on second- hand information from
others.
Commercial construction buildings have some of the most complex
intersections of different components that lead to water intrusion. Our past
experience has proven that the transitions of different components is the
leader of primary water intrusion.There are many different construction claims
that are noticeable by visual investigations alone. At Roberts Consulting
Group we have a trained eye for seeking many of the underying defects within
the structure and of the exterior building envelope as it pertains to water
intrusion. Water intrusion (which then leads to mold) is the number one
cause of construction damage to the building structure. Most mold inspections
are identified with destructive testing investigations of windows, roofs,
waterproof decks and below grade water proofing systems.
intersections of different components that lead to water intrusion. Our past
experience has proven that the transitions of different components is the
leader of primary water intrusion.There are many different construction claims
that are noticeable by visual investigations alone. At Roberts Consulting
Group we have a trained eye for seeking many of the underying defects within
the structure and of the exterior building envelope as it pertains to water
intrusion. Water intrusion (which then leads to mold) is the number one
cause of construction damage to the building structure. Most mold inspections
are identified with destructive testing investigations of windows, roofs,
waterproof decks and below grade water proofing systems.
A building or home is one of the biggest investments that most of us make in a lifetime, and construction
defects can greatly affect that investment. Construction disputes or construction defect litigation should
not be a battle of wits or a chess game between "experts". Each issue should be evaluated by a professional
with the experience, integrity and clear understanding of how best to repair each issue. All construction
estimating should be performed by an experienced cost estimator in possession of a valid contractors
license. When retaining a cost estimator be sure to do your due diligence by asking for the cost estimator's
resume and identifying his or her contractors license and each classification of the license. It is also
important for an expert to have studied construction law. This will allow an expert to understand and
support the complexities which lawyers must confront in any construction defect claims case.
Construction Defects Roof. Roof construction defects have some of the most complex intersections of all
construction assemblies of an exterior building envelope. It is extremely important to have a qualified
expert who is familiar with the proper installation of roofing penetrations, which are often the cause of
roofing leaks. Roof leaks can be confusing to many consultants, with respect to the various roofing
designs, complex intersections, and roofing penetrations of sub-contractors. Roof damages have lead to
many building structural failures and law suits. The key is to have a roofing expert inspect the roof utilizing
creditable roof leak detection standards. The ASTM 2128 isolation water testing method, for
example, is the most precise standard for evaluating water leakage of exterior building envelopes.
Construction Expert. Construction defects experts and expert witnesses come in many different
varieties of education and construction experience. The best expert witnesses come from the trenches of
construction, along with their journeyman's experiences. Who is better to identify a general or
sub-contractor's mistakes than someone who has walked in their shoes himself? When designating a
plastering expert always ask for a resume and make sure that he or she has a plastering contractors
license. Robert R. Tellez has a current plastering/stucco license and has extensive experience with
stucco cracks. He was also personally involved in developing the current State of California Contractors
License Board Plastering and Drywall examinations and is considered by his peers to be an industry
plastering expert and his expert testimony is highly regarded. (Please CLICK HERE for STUCCO TESTING
REPORTS AND ARTICLES.)
Window Expert. When it comes to water intrusion of any assembly, a true forensic expert will always
identify the primary source of water intrusion. Window leaks are responsible for most water damages found
in today's buildings and is the major cause of damage to the framing structure and other building
components. The construction of windows by the factory can be a problem if the design of the window does
not meet the performance and class rating for your area. Many mistakes have been made by not
choosing the correct performance and class of each window with respect to wind speeds also known as
kinetic energy. Water intrusion is associated with many building assemblies and building components such
as windows, doors, balconies, roofs, etc. An experienced window expert will always identify the primary
source of water intrusion, otherwise known as the first line of defense. When investigating a window leak, the
first question to ask is how did the water get to the weather barrier. The weather barrier is the second line
of defense, so we must determine how the first line of defense failed. The reason this is so important is that
the second line of defense components such as the weather barrier are not waterproofing materials.
Therefore once water reaches the second line of defense even the best weather barrier will not keep water
out of the building assembly. An experienced window expert can indentify if the product (window) is leaking or
if the window installation is the cause of the leakage (or both).
defects can greatly affect that investment. Construction disputes or construction defect litigation should
not be a battle of wits or a chess game between "experts". Each issue should be evaluated by a professional
with the experience, integrity and clear understanding of how best to repair each issue. All construction
estimating should be performed by an experienced cost estimator in possession of a valid contractors
license. When retaining a cost estimator be sure to do your due diligence by asking for the cost estimator's
resume and identifying his or her contractors license and each classification of the license. It is also
important for an expert to have studied construction law. This will allow an expert to understand and
support the complexities which lawyers must confront in any construction defect claims case.
Construction Defects Roof. Roof construction defects have some of the most complex intersections of all
construction assemblies of an exterior building envelope. It is extremely important to have a qualified
expert who is familiar with the proper installation of roofing penetrations, which are often the cause of
roofing leaks. Roof leaks can be confusing to many consultants, with respect to the various roofing
designs, complex intersections, and roofing penetrations of sub-contractors. Roof damages have lead to
many building structural failures and law suits. The key is to have a roofing expert inspect the roof utilizing
creditable roof leak detection standards. The ASTM 2128 isolation water testing method, for
example, is the most precise standard for evaluating water leakage of exterior building envelopes.
Construction Expert. Construction defects experts and expert witnesses come in many different
varieties of education and construction experience. The best expert witnesses come from the trenches of
construction, along with their journeyman's experiences. Who is better to identify a general or
sub-contractor's mistakes than someone who has walked in their shoes himself? When designating a
plastering expert always ask for a resume and make sure that he or she has a plastering contractors
license. Robert R. Tellez has a current plastering/stucco license and has extensive experience with
stucco cracks. He was also personally involved in developing the current State of California Contractors
License Board Plastering and Drywall examinations and is considered by his peers to be an industry
plastering expert and his expert testimony is highly regarded. (Please CLICK HERE for STUCCO TESTING
REPORTS AND ARTICLES.)
Window Expert. When it comes to water intrusion of any assembly, a true forensic expert will always
identify the primary source of water intrusion. Window leaks are responsible for most water damages found
in today's buildings and is the major cause of damage to the framing structure and other building
components. The construction of windows by the factory can be a problem if the design of the window does
not meet the performance and class rating for your area. Many mistakes have been made by not
choosing the correct performance and class of each window with respect to wind speeds also known as
kinetic energy. Water intrusion is associated with many building assemblies and building components such
as windows, doors, balconies, roofs, etc. An experienced window expert will always identify the primary
source of water intrusion, otherwise known as the first line of defense. When investigating a window leak, the
first question to ask is how did the water get to the weather barrier. The weather barrier is the second line
of defense, so we must determine how the first line of defense failed. The reason this is so important is that
the second line of defense components such as the weather barrier are not waterproofing materials.
Therefore once water reaches the second line of defense even the best weather barrier will not keep water
out of the building assembly. An experienced window expert can indentify if the product (window) is leaking or
if the window installation is the cause of the leakage (or both).
Building Estimates. Before a construction cost
estimate can be published, it is obligatory that all experts
agree on a repair methodology for each issue. Thus all
cost estimators for each party will be matching "apples
with apples". This is the key to any mediation process.
When dealing with a group of experts, the construction
cost estimating process can easily get out of hand. At
Roberts Consulting Group we continually strive to keep all
parties focused on the repair methodology related to any
building defects.
estimate can be published, it is obligatory that all experts
agree on a repair methodology for each issue. Thus all
cost estimators for each party will be matching "apples
with apples". This is the key to any mediation process.
When dealing with a group of experts, the construction
cost estimating process can easily get out of hand. At
Roberts Consulting Group we continually strive to keep all
parties focused on the repair methodology related to any
building defects.
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