Defining Building Insanity: "Doing the Same Thing with a Changing Product or Procedure and Expecting the Same Results."

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Stuart Brand prophetically stated that, "Most new products are experiments, and most experiments fail." This also applies to new procedures when disciplines are connected, like even the usually benign interaction between the HVAC systems and building sound attenuation design. One such area that is a trending failure in new multifamily construction is mold growth underneath bathroom and kitchen cabinets during the final stages of construction. A lack of sufficient drying (including dehumidification) and the installation of enhanced floor sound barrier design is resulting in small micro-climates underneath these cabinets that is resulting in mold growth and moisture damage.  In order to enhance the sound characteristics between apartments there has been an increase in the depth of the gypsum-based floor system along with it being installed over a sound barrier membrane. This is causing mold problems because of a lack of dehumidification from the air-conditioning units (or natural drying) during the final stages of construction. These complexes are now facing removal and replacement of all cabinets.

LBFG specializes in solving these kinds of failures in buildings and is a recognized leader in helping clients design and construct complex, sustainable green buildings, LBFG proactively addresses possible failures of those same projects. Our philosophy is that proactive problem avoidance is always the best approach. The Liberty staff has a combined 200 years of experience in solving construction and design deficiencies, including over 30 years consulting with Walt Disney Corporation on more than 500 highly complex construction projects worldwide. Internationally, the firm brings the expertise and knowledge of over 1,000 projects (across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, as well as in Europe and Asia) to meet your needs in commercial properties. Liberty's clients have successfully built over $20B in construction as a result of our problem avoidance peer reviews. We have assisted clients in recovering over $500 million through our proven ability to understand and apportion complex moisture-related insurance claims and then to effectively communicate our findings to a judge or jury. Visit us at www.buildingforensicsgroup.com.

George DuBose
LBFG
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