Additional Construction Defects

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Additional Defects

Flashing Defects

Joint Defects

Joint defects in building facades and paving are generally related to sealant failures. 

Balcony or Deck Defects

Balcony and deck failures

Soil or Grading Defects

Soil Movement can cause extreme damage to a structure, including cracking and “heaving” of slabs and hardscape.

Chinese Dry Wall

The wallboard gives off fumes that can corrode copper pipes, blacken jewelry and silverware, and possibly make people sick.