William Leys Waterproofing Consultants LLC was recently retained by an upscale condominium complex in Los Angeles to investigate leaks from one recently repaired deck and stucco wall on one condo unit that was claimed to be leaking into an adjacent unit, causing damages to the home.

Using ASTM approved water testing methods, we set up a spray rack that sprays up to 2 hours of rain in a twenty minute period to mimic actual weather conditions.

Using our methodical testing approach, we were able to prove that the wall shown in the photograph above was in fact leaking. Using litmus paper and visual observations during the methodical cyclic testing as prescribed by ASTM showed conclusively that the newly repaired wall was in fact leaking at four locations.

With this proof in hand, the Association can now move ahead with correcting the deficiency and fix the interior space. Liability on the proper responsible party that created this defect can now be established and legal counsel can now move forward with making claims against the contractor and his insurance company. Without standardized ASTM testing their claim would be very difficult to support in a court room.

When your buildings leak, call us first to establish where the leaks are coming from and with our investigative team of water intrusion experts, we can help you determine the source of the leaks, why they leak and who is responsible for the leaks. Don’t wait or let your contractor deny responsibility, put us on your team!

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