Current Investigations

The Construction Defect Center is very interested in the following types of defective construction products.

• Shaw Wood Flooring problems with cracks and irregularities.
• Siding and exterior surface system failures where mold is now present on homes, or buildings less than four years old. (Gentek siding)
• Leaking roofs, in condominiums, or commercial real estate that is causing the roof to prematurely deteriorate in building that are less than three years old.
• Defective shingles
• Real and synthetic (EIFS) stucco installation problems
• Defective plumbing
• Leaking windows, or failed windows in buildings less than four years old

 

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Kitec Brass Fitting Failures: Kitec plumbing systems were installed in US homes from 1998 until 2005.

Americas Watchdog & its Construction Defect Center are conducting a national investigation of a plumbing part known as a Kitec brass fitting. This plumbing part was used in residential construction in the US from 1999 to late 2004. This investigation is a result of a class action lawsuit that has been certified in Las Vegas, Nevada (Case Number A493302). The focus of the Construction Defect Center's investigation is to determine if homeowners in other cities, or states have had failures similar to those alleged in the in the Las Vegas class action.

The Construction Defect Center begins a national investigation on Uponor's & RTI's defective brass fittings.

Minnesota-Based Uponor Inc. Admits Selling 'Defective' and 'Dangerous' Plumbing Fittings But Refuses to Honor Homeowner Warranties

Plumbing fittings sold by Uponor, Inc. (Uponor) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Radiant Technology, Inc. (RTI) are defective and fail prematurely, causing extensive water damage to homes, commercial buildings and other property.

The products at issue are brass fittings inserted into crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing. Although Uponor and RTI advertised and warranted their brass PEX fittings for as long as 25 years, the fittings began failing -- sometimes only months after installation. When the fittings fail, water leaks can extensively damage walls, floors and other personal property.

All of Uponor's fittings are identified by a P Pex or MB Pex stamped on their side. Our investigation involves all homes built in the US Southeast, Texas, the Northwest, from 2004-2007. If a homeowner has had a failed brass fitting that was produced by Uponor, or RTI they should contact the Construction Defect Center immediately at 866-714-6466.

 

 

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