Investigation of Ceramic Tile Exterior Veneer Failure
Cracks Exterior Veneers Hollow Sounding Tiles Rust Tenting Tiles Tile Debonding Water Damage

Investigation of Ceramic Tile Exterior Veneer Failure

A 30 story hotel had two ceramic tile rainbow murals attached to the exterior veneer of their building. Some tiles have fallen off of the rainbow murals on the two sides of the hotel. Read More

Investigation of Leaking Shower and Mold Growth
Bathrooms and Showers Case Studies Microbial Growth (Mold) Rust Water Damage

Investigation of Leaking Shower and Mold Growth

Multiple units in a high rise condominium had showers with leaks that caused damage to adjacent areas. The home owners association retained CTaSC to investigate what had caused the leaks, to determine if the showers were installed per industry standards, and to determine how best to remediate the problem. Read More

Limestone Spalling Failure on Exterior Deck
Case Studies Exterior Decks & Balconies Water Damage

Limestone Spalling Failure on Exterior Deck

A 31 story condominium development had installed approximately 11,627 square feet of Jerusalem limestone tile on a suspended exterior deck floor located on the 6th level of the building. The natural stone installation was installed about 3 years earlier as a replacement of the original tile. The stone started showing indications of deterioration and cracking not long after the stone installation was completed. Read More