Size Matters

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A building began experiencing inadequate cooling, high relative humidity (RH), and surface condensation on the supply air registers after its heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system was replaced. Nelson’s evaluation…

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Fireplace Fire

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Nelson was asked to determine the origin and cause of the fire event that occurred, ironically, at a wood burning fireplace in a residential structure. The building was constructed and…

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Boiled Dry

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A high pressure steam power boiler was discovered to have failed catastrophically during unattended overnight operation. Nelson was asked to evaluate the boiler system and determine the failure cause. Nelson…

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Frame Shrinkage

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A five story apartment complex began experiencing sanitary drain piping failures in the upper floors shortly after construction was complete. The polyvinyl chloride (PVC) branch pipes located inside the wood…

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Riser Restrained

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A building suffered severe water damage when a PVC pipe fitting failed on a condenser water riser. Nelson’s mechanical engineers determined that the rigid riser support system could not compensate…

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