Roofing Archirectual Design Defects

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

Roofing archirectual design defects.

Defects in pitched roofs normally caused by 3 main factors. What types of defect issues are you facing. Typically before 1890 nineteenth century roofs often contained narrow rafters. A wall rests on a floor.

The most common defect is unsupported walls. 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. They stated that the shingles were free from manufacturing defects conformed to all applicable industry standards and building codes and would last for thirty years without problems or iko would remedy the problem. 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.

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. Construction and design professionals founded in 1993 bert l. They further provided a five year iron clad protection period that provides free shingle repairs or replacements for. These architectural roofing shingles do not require any additional roof support as slate would.

Poor design damp penetration and failure of the roof covering which we sometimes see in out house surveys in london. 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. Also different architectural styles will use the same type of roof. Poor designs found in pitched roofs inadequately sized members.

Frequently however defects are latent. 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.

Our engineers will investigate damage to roofs due to design problems construction deficiencies excessive loading weather and seismic events mechanical damage maintenance issues and other causes. Defects such as undersized beams understrength concrete or coatings failures usually are apparent during construction when liability is clear and the cost of correction is relatively minimal. 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. Architectural shingles slate.

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.