EXAMPLES OF COMMON CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS
Below are photos of some of the construction defects we have observed in Homeowner Association common areas, individual homes, and condominium units.

MOLD / FUNGAL GROWTH

STUCCO CRACKS

WINDOW LEAKS AND MOLD

PIPE CORROSION

SLAB CRACKS / SLAB LEAKS

ROOF LEAKS
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WOOD ROT

PONDING ON ASPHALT
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UNCONTROLLED WATER THAT PREMATURELY DETERIORATES THE PAVEMENT

CRACKED WALLS / DAMAGED FENCING

PLUMBING LEAK / CEILING STAINS

CRACKING TENNIS COURTS

WINDOW LEAKS

CRACKED STREETS

PLUMBING LEAKS
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WET FRAMING

CRACKING FLOORING TILES

HVAC ISSUES
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A/C PADS ARE NOT FLAT AND DRAIN TOWARD THE FOUNDATION

SITE DRAINAGE ISSUES

CONCRETE CURB DETERIORATION

DETERIORATION OF STONE VENEER

STUCCO STAINING / DISCOLORATION

WINDOW GAPS
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GAPS AROUND WINDOWS/EXCESSIVE CAULKING WHERE IT APPEARS THE BUILDINGS HAVE MOVED

NAIL POPS IN WALL

DOWNSPOUT ISSUES
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DOWNSPOUTS THAT ARE NOT TIED INTO A TIGHT LINE DRAINAGE SYSTEM ALLOWS WATER TO POND ADJACENT TO FOUNDATIONS

SIDEWALK CRACKS
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CRACKS IN THE WALKING SURFACES OF THE COMMON AREAS
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DOWNSPOUTS THAT ARE NOT TIED INTO A TIGHT LINE DRAINAGE SYSTEM ALLOWS WATER TO POND ADJACENT TO FOUNDATIONS

LANDSCAPING ISSUES
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TREES AND OTHER LANDSCAPING PLANTED TOO CLOSE TO THE BUILDINGS

FLOODED DRIVEWAY

ROOF DRY ROT

WATER FLOODING ON LANDING

EFFLORESCENCE
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CRYSTALINE DEPOSIT ON SURFACES OF MASONRY, STUCCO OR CONCRETE