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An In Depth Explanation of Latent and Patent Defects

By Sam K. Abdulaziz & Bruce D. Rudman, Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman

In 1997, Creekridge Townhome’s 61 unit, 11 building structure had its shake roofs replaced with Cedarlite concrete tile roofs.  Later that year, one of the owners sent a letter to the Creekridge Townhome Owners Association, Inc. describing that she had water moisture problems in the second-story bedroom window as a result of the new tile roof.  She also went on to let them know that there were several broken roof tiles.

Safety Matters


Find It Easy!  Cal/OSHA Regulation Index.  You can find all Cal/OSHA regulations grouped by topic ("Heat illness" "Postings") on the Dept. of Industrial Relations website.  Go to www.dir.ca.gov, and click on the right column button titled TITLE 8 INDEX.   

Skyline College offers FREE six week Building Performance Auditing and Sales course

Dear Building and Sales Professionals,

Interested in expanding your business to include Home Performance and energy efficiency? Now is the time to learn about energy efficiency for homes.

The $300 million statewide Energy Upgrade California rebate program is set to launch and participating contractors are required to have a certified BPI Analyst on staff.

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