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What is Needed to Prove Construction Defects and Water Intrusion

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  fix\xberepainting of walls or ceiling to total destruction of a structure.  The types of damage from water intrusion that could result in a  construction defect suit include:

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• stained walls, ceilings, or floors;
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• destroyed wall coverings;
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• destroyed floor coverings;
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• warped walls;
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• warped wood floors;
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• cracking, settling, or weakness in foundations;
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• settling of portions of the structure;
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• cracking of concrete flat work (slabs, sidewalks, etc.);
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• wet or dry rot of wood members;
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• mold infestation;
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• sick building syndrome;
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• bodily injury or illness to the occupants of a structure; or
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• destruction of contents or equipment in a structure.
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