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Review of Case Materials
Reviews records, documents, testimony, data, and other relevant materials and consults with counsel regarding technical issues related to the matter.
Provide Expert Analysis
Applies specialized knowledge and experience to evaluate the technical or professional issues involved.
Form Expert Opinions
Develops independent, supportable opinions based on the available evidence and relevant standards.
Prepare Expert Reports
Prepares clear, well-supported expert reports outlining methodology, analysis, findings, and opinions.
Provide Deposition Testimony
Explains findings and opinions under oath and responds to questioning during deposition testimony.
Testify in Court
Presents specialized findings and opinions clearly to judges, juries, arbitrators, or other decision-makers.
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A wall coating failure can be investigated by examining the type, location, and extent of defects such as peeling, blistering, cracking, discoloration, or moisture-related deterioration. The investigation may include the substrate and surrounding wall conditions, surface preparation, coating layers, application history, environmental exposure, photographs, samples, and available moisture or adhesion test data. These findings can then be compared to identify conditions that are technically consistent with the observed damage.
Coating thickness can affect the performance of a coating system, although the significance of a particular thickness depends on the product, application, and specified requirements. Wet- or dry-film thickness measurements may be compared with project specifications, manufacturer recommendations, and application records to determine whether the applied film build may have contributed to the alleged failure. Standardized test methods, including ASTM methods, are available for measuring coating thickness.
Paint or coating adhesion can fail at the substrate, between coating layers, or within the coating system. Possible contributing factors include surface contamination, inadequate surface preparation, incompatible materials, moisture, improper curing, unsuitable application conditions, or excessive film thickness. An expert may compare the failure pattern with application records, test results, product requirements, and the condition of the underlying surface to identify conditions consistent with the loss of adhesion.
