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California Failure Analysis Expert Witness Examines Window Damage

October 15, 2011 By Tom Read Leave a Comment

Window cleaning is an important final step in finishing off construction of a building. This fact is sometimes ignored, and improper cleaning results in significant damage to the new windows. This in turn leads to a lawsuit. The glass association of North America (GANA) has published a bulleton to instruct as to the proper window cleaning […]

Filed Under: Failure Analysis Tagged With: Glass, Window, Window Cleaning, Window Damage

Window Expert Discusses Metal Clad Wood Windows

August 22, 2011 By Tom Read Leave a Comment

As a result of a window failure analysis performed by a failure analysis expert, several observations were made with respect to metal clad wood windows. The perception is that these windows are almost maintenance free. The outside metal cladding does not need painting, and the wood layer is inside, so it requires minimal maintenance. Numerous […]

Filed Under: Failure Analysis Tagged With: Expert Witness, Metal Clad Wood Windows, Window Damage

Glass Expert Analyzes Window Damage

October 31, 2010 By Tom Read Leave a Comment

            Glass failure analysis expert analyzes scratched windows on new construction. There have been numerous occasions where a glass expert has been brought in the determine the cause of window scratching. This is often on new construction that has a stucco exterior. Post construction window claening is critical because of […]

Filed Under: Failure Analysis Tagged With: Expert Witness, Manufacturing Defect, Window Damage, Window Defect, Window Scratching

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