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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Chicago Home Inspectors Seeing Big Problems With Split Block Walls Leaking
Google Alerts Found This Story On Split Block Walls Causing Major Problems For Houses....
November 22, 2010 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Some home inspectors say a building material in many brand new homes all over Chicago may be putting homeowners at serious risk this winter.
It's called split face block, a type of concrete used for exterior walls. More than a dozen homeowners dealing with split face block problems contacted by ABC 7 for this report refused to talk on camera because they say talking about this hot button issue might hurt their home values.
"It's embarrassing, you know, you spent all this money on a home and look at it, look what's happening," said one homeowner.
It's the topic so taboo for Chicago homeowners that many won't talk about it. One West Side resident wanted to remain anonymous.
"We weren't sure exactly where the water was coming from," he said. "You start seeing the drywall starting to peel, you know, it's disappointing .. You'd actually see the nails and the two by fours, you wouldn't need a stud finder, you'd see them right through the drywall.
Home inspectors say the problem is split face block, a concrete building material used all over Chicago in brand new homes built during the latest building boom.
"I'm very scared," said home inspector William Decker.
Decker has been dealing with the problem for years.
"For the last four or five years, the major problem we saw was water coming in, and mold, and stained walls," said Decker.
But now, he says, during his inspections he's seeing a much bigger, more dangerous problem.
READ ABOUT THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM BY CLICKING HERE
JLC LIVE Returns To the West Coast After 3 Year Hiatus-2011 Portland OR
JLC LIVE RE-LAUNCHES SECOND REGIONAL EVENT IN 2011
November 2, 2010, Dallas, Texas - After a 3 year hiatus due to the economy, JLC LIVE Residential Construction Events will re-launch a second regional event on the west coast in December 2011 after numerous surveys and one-on-one phone calls. The Oregon Convention Center in downtown Portland, Oregon was selected as the venue for the second JLC LIVE event. The Exhibit Hall will be open December 8-9, with the conference program beginning Wednesday, December 7. JLC LIVE is owned and produced by Hanley Wood Exhibitions and officially presented by the Journal of Light Construction, Remodeling Magazine and Tools of the Trade Magazine.
When asked about the decision to re-launch an event on the west coast, Amy Allen, Show Director for JLC LIVE, Remodeling Show and DeckExpo explained "we came to the conclusion that the economy is moving in a better direction which offers our exhibitors the exposure they expect in return for their investment in time, effort and dollars spent. Conversely, bringing JLC LIVE to Portland provides attendees in the region enough top manufacturers and education making attending worth their time away from the jobsite," stated Amy Allen, Show Director for JLC LIVE. "Although the show may have been on hold for the past few years, it was the right decision to preserve the show's future," continued Allen. "We appreciate the patience of our sponsors, exhibitors, attendees and other partners during this hiatus."
The event website is currently under construction and should be live in December 2010. Booth space assignments for the 2011 Northwest event are scheduled for spring of 2011. Manufacturers or distributors interested in participating should call 800.471.4204. Incentives will be in place for those who wish to participate in both the 2011 Northwest event and the 2012 New England event.
For more information about JLC LIVE please visit www.JLCLIVE.com.
Poor Basement Waterproofing Work Leads to Lawsuit in VA
Lawsuit Over Townhome's Construction
Posted: Nov 22, 2010 7:39 PM PST
Reporter: Mark Kelly l Videographer: Sally Delta Goin
Lynchburg, VA - The owner of a Lynchburg townhome says part of his home was designed poorly - rain has flooded the basement 16 times in three years. Now, he's suing the developers, the builders, and the homeowners association at Sterling Park.
Monday, a judge allowed the case to move forward.
Michael Bowers says the outside of the house just wasn't built right. He's an engineer and he collected a binder of evidence he says proves it.
Bowers' basement looks beautiful now. But, Bowers says what is now meticulous was once moldy.
"I had to rip up the carpet up to here and this entire room was moldy," said Bowers.
He redid the basement with water durable materials, making the moldy new again. But the transformation wasn't cheap. He sank another $7,000 into a $12,000 finished off basement. He says someone built his townhome wrong.
"When all the water around here drains, it floods right to my back door, goes in right through the brick or under the house, so it causes this whole drainage or flooding problem," said Bowers.
But he says the players - developers, builders, the homeowners' association-- are all passing the buck.
"You contact one and they go, 'Well, you really need to contact the developer,' said Bowers. READ THE REST BY CLICKING THIS LINK
Monday, November 22, 2010
Seminar on Construction Defect Litigation Scheduled for Jan 12, 2011
Saw this on my Google Alerts...
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Florida Condo Owner Asks About Roof Repairs....
From Florida's News Press a reader wants to know about roof repairs...
Q: I am a unit owner in a condominium. Our board of directors is considering a proposal to replace the roofs on all of the condominium buildings at a total cost of $250,000. The board also intends to levy a special assessment to pay a portion of the cost. In my opinion, some of the roofs are in good shape, and not all of the roofs need to be replaced. Does the board have the authority to do this without a vote of the owners? L.T. (via e-mail)
A: In accordance with Section 718.113(1), Florida Statutes, maintenance of the common elements is the responsibility of the association. The management and operation of the association is by its board of directors, and the actions of the board do not require approval from the owners unless such approval is required by law or by the governing documents. As an example, if the proposal was to change the roof in a way that would constitute a material alteration or substantial addition to the common elements, then such a change would require approval by the unit owners in accordance with the declaration, or by 75 percent of the unit owners if the declaration is silent. Under your facts, it does not sound like a material alteration or substantial addition is being proposed. Therefore, READ THE REST BY CLICKING HERE
Vote of owners isn't required for roof repair
Association also can levy assessments
A: In accordance with Section 718.113(1), Florida Statutes, maintenance of the common elements is the responsibility of the association. The management and operation of the association is by its board of directors, and the actions of the board do not require approval from the owners unless such approval is required by law or by the governing documents. As an example, if the proposal was to change the roof in a way that would constitute a material alteration or substantial addition to the common elements, then such a change would require approval by the unit owners in accordance with the declaration, or by 75 percent of the unit owners if the declaration is silent. Under your facts, it does not sound like a material alteration or substantial addition is being proposed. Therefore, READ THE REST BY CLICKING HERE
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