Window Water Leak Testing: What It Reveals Before the Building Opens
Window water leak testing uses a calibrated spray rack and negative interior pressure to simulate a wind-driven thunderstorm against a finished window. It reveals installation defects that visual inspection cannot catch, including failed pan flashings, gaps in perimeter sealants, and improper interface with adjacent wall systems. For commercial projects, window water leak testing performed during […]
Are You Really Getting the Roof You Paid For?
A commercial roof inspection during construction is the single best way to make sure you actually get the roof you paid for. New roofs are routinely damaged by other trades, hold trapped moisture, fail to drain properly, or include sheet metal that does not meet code. This post covers what goes wrong, how a qualified […]
Why Construction Defect Cases Are About to Surge And What Attorneys Need to Know Now
Buildings constructed between 2020 and 2023 are starting to show serious defects from COVID-era material substitutions, labor shortages, and rushed schedules. Water intrusion is the primary failure mode — and according to AIA data, it already drives more than 70% of construction litigation. A significant wave of construction defect cases is coming. Attorneys who are […]
Construction Defect Water Intrusion: Why It Drives 70% of Construction Lawsuits
Water intrusion is the No. 1 cause of construction litigation, accounting for more than 70% of all construction defect cases according to data tracked by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). This post walks attorneys through why water is such a persistent culprit, which building envelope components fail most often, and what strong expert witness […]