Believe it or not stair wells are the site of persistent leaks. The stair treads (horizontal) and the stair risers (vertical) must be weather resistive. Many times the juncture to a stucco wall will leak water into the wall cavity. This picture shows the existing tread-to-riser with a sample of the welded metal step flashing [...]
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Underground Garage Leak
This property is contending with severe waterproofing issues. The podium style concrete patio slab sits atop a structural concrete slab over a underground parking garage. Water from the planters, walkways, patios, and drains is infiltrating through the upper concrete slab and onto the waterproofing membrane below. The waterproofing membrane is thirty (30)+ years old and [...]
An Old San Diego Roof Gets Upgraded!
These photos show an AW Consultants clients roof in San Diego. The built up asphalt roof was nearly twenty (20) years old – leaking, radiating heat, and had completely failed. The bids the owner had to remove and replace this roof system (which was unnecessary) were very expensive. The owner was also concerned about the [...]
Hollywood HOA complex
The project shown here saved this Home Owners Association complex in Hollywood potentially tens of thousands of dollars! The photos show an aged SPF roof which has been re-coated after ten (10) years. The colors were changed from a Tan coating to a White Title 24 compliant color. This project was done at a very [...]
