Because balconies often provide an easily accessible outdoor space with a view, they serve as an area for people to congregate. Balcony railings (or “guards”) are used to minimize the…
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Fire sprinkler systems are used to protect buildings, equipment, and other property from devastating damage. However, in occasional cases of extreme weather and/or misuse, these systems can actually cause damage…
Evaluations to determine the extent of hail impact distress are common in areas that have experienced a hail event. However, many locations experience multiple hail events within the service life…
When designing a building or other type of structure, engineers must consider factors that will affect the performance of the structure’s foundation over its service life. One factor that must…
For many types of roof evaluations, and especially when evaluating a roof for damage from hail impact, roof core sampling and laboratory testing are often helpful investigative tools. Such testing…
Nelson Forensics is excited to share that our 2022 Employees of the Year are Stu Roberts and Tim Ott! Incidentally, Stu and Tim also celebrated tenure milestones in 2022 of…
While thankfully not common, below-grade fire riser plumbing failures can cause significant damages to buildings. These failures are characterized by high-pressure water leakage, often resulting in significant amounts of moisture…
Assessments for wind damage to a building often include evaluation of the roofing. Tile roofing is a common roof type and is especially a favorite in Florida due to its…
Hurricanes are known for their capability to produce widespread devastation resulting from extreme environmental forces. Damage from hurricane force winds is often memorialized, and sometimes sensationalized, during post-storm media coverage….
A building façade is defined as the principal external wall or face of a building. For some buildings with expected service lives of 100+ years, such as high-rise buildings and…
