TOP TEN CATEGORIES - CONSTRUCTION DEFECT LITIGATION
The following is a list of construction components or assemblies most often to be the subject of dispute and investigation within the context of construction defect litigation. These are the categories commonly alleged to be defective due to water intrusion or damaged due to improper installation. This seminar is intended to inform, educate and make legal counsel better acquainted with the construction issues to be resolved and to better assess the investigations and findings of both plaintiff and defendant consultants. The knowledge acquired by counsel through attending this seminar will result in an increase of their understanding of the causation of damages and will promote a more accurate assessment of the responsibility for work product as provided by the construction trades. These skills can then be applied to the benefit and representation of parties by both plaintiff and defendant counsel.
ROOFS
- Wood Sheathing Installation
- Roof Felt Installation
- Roof Tile Installation
- Roof Eave Conditions
- Roof Rake Conditions
- Roof Penetrations
CHIMNEY ASSEMBLY
- Fire Resistant Components
- Flue Chase Components
- Chimney Cap
STUCCO ASSEMBLY
- 3-Coat Assembly
- 1-Coat Assembly
- Exterior Insulation Finishing System (EIFS)
WINDOWS
- Elastomeric Membranes / Deck Coating Systems
- Guardrail / Post Penetrations through Deck Coating
- Deck Coating to Building Wall Transitions
- Deck Coating to Sliding Glass Door Threshold Conditions
SLIDING GLASS DOORS
- Sliding Glass Door Installation at Exterior Walls
- Sliding Glass Door Threshold Installation
- Sliding Glass Door Threshold to Deck Coating Transitions
CONCRETE SLABS
- Soil / Grade Preparation
- Vapor Barrier Installation
- Steel Reinforcing Installation
- Concrete Slab Pour
RETAINING WALLS
- Concrete Footing Pour
- Steel Reinforcing Installation
- Concrete Wall Installation
- Waterproofing Installation on Wall and Footing
- Drainage System Installation
- Soil / Grade Installation
CERAMIC TILE
- Countertop to Backsplash Installation
- Bathtub / Shower Wall Installation
BATHTUB / SHOWER ASSEMBLY
- Shower Compartment to Bath Tub Transition
- Shower Pan Installation along Wood Frame Wall
- Shower Enclosure Assembly
- Shower Door at Enclosure