Kasdan Turner Thomson Booth LLLC

10/15/2026

Sulfate attack is a real concrete durability issue.

The American Concrete Institute explains that sulfate attack involves chemical or physical reactions between sulfates—often in soil or groundwater—and concrete or mortar. It also notes that precautions may include sulfate-resistant cement types and supplementary materials. https://ow.ly/Ify550ZXJIq

A. Sulfate attack is either a chemical or physical reaction, or both, between sulfates—usually in soil or ground water and concrete or mortar. The ch

10/12/2026

Sulfate exposure from soil or groundwater can attack concrete and contribute to cracking, expansion, and surface breakdown. If concrete is failing earlier than expected, the mix, materials, or site conditions may need review.

10/08/2026

Why did the concrete crack? ACI explains that settlement, shrinkage, weathering, construction practices and other conditions can contribute. Useful reading when cracks keep returning.

https://www.concrete.org/topicsinconcrete/topicdetail.aspx?search=Cracking+in+Concrete

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development and distribution of consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational programs, certification programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design...

10/05/2026

Cracks in a driveway or walkway can have several causes, including jointing, subgrade conditions, curing, drainage, and workmanship. When cracking becomes widespread or irregular, it may warrant a closer look.

10/01/2026

Where water goes around a property matters.

The EPA recommends addressing exterior water flow and notes that ground should slope away from a home as part of controlling unwanted moisture. For homeowners dealing with recurring pooling, seepage, or damp areas after rain, this is a useful overview of why the source deserves attention.

https://www.epa.gov/mold/what-are-main-ways-control-moisture-your-home

The key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean up the mold promptly and fix the water problem. It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. Water in you

09/28/2026

Water pooling beside a home after every storm deserves a closer look.

Improper grading can direct water toward a structure instead of away from it, contributing to persistent moisture, erosion, and damage that becomes more expensive with time. If drainage problems trace back to how a property was originally designed or constructed, homeowners and HOAs may have legal options.

If the same drainage problem keeps returning, document what you’re seeing and speak with our construction defect attorneys about your options.

09/24/2026

Expansive soils can create serious movement beneath a structure.

Read how soils with expansive minerals can swell significantly when wet and shrink when dry, and safe construction often requires managing moisture or insulating the building from soil-volume changes. https://ow.ly/gvCH50ZQG43

Expansive soils are the cause of many basement and foundation problems

09/21/2026

Soil movement can happen when moisture changes, compaction is poor, or the site was not properly evaluated before construction.

What looks like a small interior issue may actually begin beneath the structure.

09/17/2026

Erosion control matters because exposed soil does not stay in place for long.

The EPA explains that erosion and sediment controls help prevent dirt, chemicals, and other pollutants from washing off construction sites. For property owners, that same principle matters when poor site preparation allows runoff, soil loss, and damage after construction.

https://ow.ly/F1sV50ZOsZ7

Congress gives EPA authority to develop and implement federal stormwater regulations which must go through a rulemaking process. The process includes a proposal, public comment, and a final rule that must then be implemented and enforced.

09/14/2026

🌧️ Soil washing away near your home or building is more than a landscaping issue.
Erosion can expose poor grading, missing runoff controls, or site-prep mistakes that may affect drainage, hardscape, slopes, and structural stability over time.

📞 If your property is showing washouts, sinking areas, or recurring runoff damage, it may be time to review whether defective construction is involved.