According to the U.S. Fire Administration, approximately 45,000 residential home electrical fires occur each year. Approximately half of those fires involve electrical wiring or lighting. Electrical fires in residences are…
Elevated Indoor Relative Humidity in New Construction Caused by Whole House Ventilation Systems To improve indoor air quality, some new construction single-family and condominium structures include mechanical ventilation systems to…
North and Central Texas experienced a number of significant spring storms which brought strong winds and sizeable hail to many areas. Many thanks to Nelson’s forensic specialists who have been…
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun, and forecasters predict that a combination of oceanic and atmospheric conditions in the Atlantic will be favorable for a more active than…
(Updated December 9, 2020) Nelson Forensics is complying with governmental regulations pertaining to COVID-19. Our company remains fully operational and ready to assist our valued clients. In response to the…
The Nelson Discovery Laboratory (NDL) remains open and continues to provide building material and component testing services to our clients nationwide! NDL offers state-of-the-art testing for evaluation of building envelopes…
Our deepest thanks to our forensic architects and engineers who responded quickly to the aftermath of the March tornadoes in Tennessee, in parallel with the onset of the unprecedented Novel…
The Spread of the Novel Coronavirus and Its Potential Effect on Property Free CE Webinar: Wednesday April 22, 2020 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm CT Join Dr. Michael Nelson, an…
Thunderstorms, Hail, and Tornadoes March has arrived, and with it has come springtime weather. In many parts of the U.S., this means the potential for heavy thunderstorms, hail, and even…
It is no secret that explosions can cause damage to both the structural and nonstructural elements of a building. Explosions result in an almost instantaneous rise in air pressures; and…