May 2016
Greetings!

New hotel prototypes designed to attract Millennials face greater risks of building failures especially moisture and mold problems. Read the Article Here

Steve Gleason, PE, one of LBFGs glazing experts utilized reverse engineering to opine on window installations to show that the windows met both the project and industry requirements.  
Read the Case Study Here
 
LBFG experts on stucco myths and facts, Richard Scott, AIA, Steven Gleason, PE and Charles Allen, AIA were recently published in CSI Specifier. 

If you haven't yet seen our mold and moisture manual, here's a free download. Learn how design and construction teams can avoid building failures and problems related to water intrusion.

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casestudyNew Case Study: University Classroom Building- SE US

Steve Gleason, PE, one of LBFGs glazing experts utilized reverse-engineering to opine on the window installations to show that the windows met both the project and industry requirements and that the window subcontractor's own lack of product knowledge and improper workmanship led to the loss in production and material and labor overages. 


csiarticleCSI Specifier: Stucco Myths and Facts


LBFG experts on stucco myths, Richard Scott, Steven Gleason and Charles Allen recently published an article for CSI Specifier about some of the myths about stucco installation and the forensic issues that are often encountered in litigation. 




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Providing the latest information to designers, contractors, and building owners on today's key issues:

* Building envelope and rainwater intrusion solutions

* HVAC and humidity control solutions

* Moisture and mold remediation



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"Building failures can be prevented and this manual tells you how."

      ~ Florida Architect


"The concepts presented in this manual should be studied and followed in every building project."

~ Robert Dimarcantonio, Marriott Vacation Club


"This book distills practical field lessons from seasoned professionals." 

~ Lew Harriman, Author of ASHRAE's Humidity Control Design Guide


New Website LaunchedSpeaking
We're pleased to announce that we've recently launched our new website!

We're rebranding our name from Liberty Building Forensics Group to LBFG, and are moving our domain to
as part of the process.

You'll find the same great resources and information as before, with additional features and a more streamlined, user-friendly approach.

For now, you may continue to use our existing email addresses. We'll let you know once we're ready to roll out new emails.
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