A Video Explaining More Construction Defects

Water Intrusion, Plumbing Defects, Water Pipe Defects, PB pipes, Roofing Defects

Structures, whether residential or commercial, are expected to be watertight. The only water that should enter a structure is that which serves domestic water needs for baths, sinks, toilets, washing machines, dishwashers, and other water-using appliances.

Damages from water intrusion can range from a simple cosmetic fix¾repainting of walls or ceiling to total destruction of a structure.

Plumbing defects, insufficient overhang on roof, wrong materials for geographic region (e.g., stucco in a wet climate), defective air conditioning, leaky windows, leaky doors, insufficient flashing, inferior quality of wood, defective repair of plumbing, defective installation of shower pan, wrong mix of concrete, defective engineering/design, surface water intrusion, and lack of waterproofing can all contribute to water intrusion in a structure.

Plumbing defects can involve inadequate components or neglect to install necessary parts for proper functioning.

Water supply lines that have inadequate (or missing) pressure relief or control valves are considered defective. Pipes must also be of adequate size to carry expected volumes in a structure.

Water supply lines that have inadequate (or missing) pressure relief or control valves are considered defective. Pipes must also be of adequate size to carry expected volumes in a structure.

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