Roofing Archirectual Design Defects

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Roofing archirectual design defects.

Defects in pitched roofs normally caused by 3 main factors. When the connection to the ground is missing the unsupported wall pushes the structure down bowing the floors pulling the roof and superstructure down with it. From our offices in los angeles california baker associates represents property owners developers construction managers contractors subcontractors architects engineers and insurers in claims involving design and construction defects. While many roof installation defects can be identified the most vulnerable are out of sight and create longer term deterioration.

Skilled solutions in construction defect cases. Architectural shingles slate. Howe associates inc is a full service construction claims and litigation support firm focused on construction defect claims construction expert witness testimony general construction investigation and dispute resolution. Haag s expert engineers will be there to establish cause and extent of failure or damage to industrial commercial or residential roofs.

Another unique architectural shingle design imitates the look of slate such as certainteed s belmont grand manor and carriage house shingles without the weight issues that normally accompany those materials. Intricate roofs have many parts that incorporate several of the basic roof designs such as a gable roof sitting atop a gambrel or variations of the gable valley roof design using one or a variety of different types of roof trusses also see our very detailed diagrams showing the different parts of a roof truss. The most common defect is unsupported walls. Also different architectural styles will use the same type of roof.

To learn more give us a call at 310 904 6724. The floor rests on foundation supports that connect the weight of the structure to the ground. Construction defects can be obvious or latent. They further provided a five year iron clad protection period that provides free shingle repairs or replacements for.

Construction and design professionals founded in 1993 bert l. Poor design damp penetration and failure of the roof covering which we sometimes see in out house surveys in london. Roofing felt that isn t fully covering the roof sheeting or is possibly split torn or has deteriorated from overexposure allowing an entry point for water intrusion. These architectural roofing shingles do not require any additional roof support as slate would.

Poor designs found in pitched roofs inadequately sized members. Frequently however defects are latent. A wall rests on a floor. Typically before 1890 nineteenth century roofs often contained narrow rafters.

Here are some of the most common defects caused by poor architectural design.