Allana Buick & Bers, Inc. (ABBAE) was retained to provide forensic investigation for water intrusion related to an affordable housing complex in Corte Madera, California.

San Clemente Place has two and three-story wood-frame buildings containing 79 units and a leasing office. The three-building complex has stucco and cement board exterior cladding with EIFS trim at the window and wall systems.

ABBAE was retained by an attorney to investigate ongoing leaks, water intrusion damage and review destructive testing performed by the general contractor. The water intrusion and subsequent damage was occurring at the window and door systems.

Our scope of work was expanded to provide construction monitoring services of the areas being repaired. This included:

  • Roof Monitoring
  • Planter Monitoring
  • Interior Repairs (dishwasher leaks)
  • Balcony and Deck Monitoring
  • Window, Door and Stucco Review