Construction Defects: Types of Building Issues – Cracked Tiles – Deteriorating Wood Trim

Building issues like deteriorating wood trim can be a construction defect that someone else must fix. Contact our attorney today to determine what you should do next.

Cracked Tiles

When you discover cracked tiles in floors, this can result from a serious construction defect. Some causes could be soil issues, poor building material, and/or terrible workmanship. First, soil issues can be devastating problems. It can begin with cracked tiles in floors and move on to cracks in the stucco, walls, retaining walls, and so on. Second, the tiles that were used on your flooring could be low in quality. Since housing developments go up so quickly, builders and developers are always pressured to finish on time and under projected costs. This would mean that when able, a builder may cut costs selecting tiles not up to code or a contractor with insufficient training and experience. Hiring a contractor is one of many decisions a builder can make that will directly impact the quality of your house. It is their workmanship that can either prevent construction defects or cause them. More Information Here @ San Antonio Construction Defect Lawyer

Rotted Eave Boards

Rotted eave boards can result from water issues that have been there for some time. Rotted eave boards are usually present for a while before you discover signs of roof deterioration. The cause is the failure to construct a proper drip edge. Again, this can be the fault of poor workmanship. The necessary fix is a replacement of the rotted eave boards. However, before you take steps to fix this building issue, you need to document and take pictures of the construction defect.

How do you determine the root cause of your cracked tiles in floors or rotted eave boards? Is it poor material or bad workmanship? Who incurs the liability to ensure the damage is repaired correctly and to pay for the costs associated with the repair? It is a tough process to go through on your own. You need to contact an attorney to help you make the right choices and steps to take care of these building issues. Contact an attorney in our office today.

What To Do After An 18-Wheeler Accident – Call 911

Tell the operator there has been a serious accident involving an 18-wheeler and ask them to dispatch EMTs, ambulances, or life-flight helicopters, if necessary.

Given the exact location of the crash, if possible.

Give them the make, color, and model of vehicles.

If vehicles are blocking traffic, tell 911.

Give 911 major cross streets where the crash happened.

Photograph The Truck Crash Scene

Take pictures of the placement of the vehicles before they are moved.

Take pictures showing damage to the vehicles. Don’t get too close or too far away.

Get Driver Information

Get the name, address, and telephone number of the truck driver. Get their insurance card information, license plate, and DOT # off the truck.

Witnesses Information

Get all witnesses’ names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses.

Contact an Experienced 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer Immediately

You must contact a good lawyer specializing in an 18-wheeler truck accident as soon as the crash happens. Evidence must be documented, and the truck and trailer must be inspected before valuable evidence is lost or destroyed.

We are personal injury trial lawyers who specialize in truck accident cases. Call us today for a free consultation.

This Blog is posted by The Bryan Woods Law Firm – Your San Antonio Construction Litigation Attorney

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Construction defects are not always easy to identify. There are numerous things that can go wrong in a house that are a result of the house settling or just expected wear and tear. When you begin to see electrical system issues that are affecting your heating and electrical flow or even causing HVAC issues, then there may be a potential construction defect. In this case, the culprit could be faulty wiring.

Faulty wiring can cause serious damage to a home. It can cause a fire, a blowout of the heating and electrical systems, general electrical system issues, or HVAC issues. Faulty wiring is not something you should ever try to fix. Contact a professional licensed technician to evaluate the problem. Once you have gotten the proper advice, make sure you document the problem. Keep all paperwork given to you by the technicians including their estimates for repairs.

Faulty wiring that is so severe that it causes electrical system issues or HVAC issues can be negligence on the part of the builder or the developer. There could also be some negligence on the part of the heating and electrical technician, but who chose this contractor or subcontractor is also relevant. It is difficult to speculate where exactly the responsibility of the cost of damages and cost of repair should fall. This is why documentation of every step you take is important. Since your first priority is to fix your house and to make it safe, having evidence of what the “before” situation was will be crucial for someone to determine who was at fault.

In addition, the builder could have used shoddy wiring and other inferior material. The builder could have used a second-rate electrical system or HVAC system that, when combined with faulty wiring, is bound to result in serious heating and electrical damage or HVAC issues. The reality is that the liability of these issues could very easily be the builder’s but to prove this can be quite challenging. Do not hesitate to contact an attorney today. Trying to fix your house and make it safe to live in but not miss anything that can help you hold the appropriate person or group responsible can be very daunting. Do not think you have to take care of this on your own. You need to contact an attorney today that will make sure you are taking the right steps to resolve these serious problems.