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An analysis of causation, responsibility, and evidentiary structure in construction defect cases By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) When a tile or stone assembly fails, determining responsibility is often the central issue. Multiple parties may be involved in the project, each contributing to the final condition of the…
A Forensic interpretation of moisture movement, salt deposition, and pattern recognition in construction defect evaluation By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) Efflorescence and staining related to moisture are frequently cited in construction defect claims involving tile and stone assemblies. These conditions are often attributed to installation error or…
An analysis of soil conditions, slab behavior, and crack pattern interpretation in tile failure cases By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) Tile failure is often interpreted as a surface-level issue. In many cases, however, the origin of distress lies within the substrate. Soil variability, moisture fluctuations, and foundation…