CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS


ASPHALT

The most common roadway resurfacing methods in H.O.A. developments are asphalt or concrete systems. Both types of systems will develop defects if designed or installed incorrectly.

Common Types:

  • AC Paving (Asphaltic Concrete Paving): Typically black or dark brown in color.

  • PCC (Portland Cement Paving): Similar to sidewalks and driveways but made of higher strength materials and installed in thicker sections.

  • Stamped Concrete: Usually decorative, sometimes different color.

Common Problems:

  • Improper design: Asphalt/concrete mixture not per specifications.

  • Installation deficiencies: Varying in thickness.

  • Asphalt overheated before installation.

  • Asphalt too cold before installation.

  • Concrete too dry/wet before installation.

  • Lack of steel reinforcement.

Possible Damage:

  • Cracks, alligatoring, and cheecks leading to water intrusion to subgrade.

  • Subsidence.

  • Vertical displacement.

  • Washboard surface.

  • System failure.

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[ASPHALT] [BALCONY/DECK FAILURE] [CRAWLSPACES] [FIREPLACES] [FLOORS/CEILING FAILURE]
[NOISE INTRUSION] [ROOF LEAKS] [TILE ROOF LEAKS] [FLAT ROOF LEAKS] [SHOWER INSTALLATION FAILURE]
[SOIL SUBSIDENCE] [SHEAR WALLS] [BELOW GRADE WALLS] [RETAINING WALLS] [HOLD DOWNS] [WINDOWS]
[WINDOW FLASHING FAILURE] [SLIDING GLASS DOORS] [WOOD ROT]

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