The next wave of construction defects claims is here and it’s making quite a splash. Unlike construction defects that focused around mold and water infiltration caused by heavy rain and/or faulting construction, sound defects can happen all day, every day and the current specified STC rating listed in the building codes may still not be good enough for most people as the majority of people are easily annoyed by loud neighbors, leading to reduced quality of life.
Sound consultants are busier than ever as most developers of high rise residential construction will employ their services to make sure the STC ratings are maximized. Although the intentions of the sound consultant are valid, their means and methods often fly in the face of the way buildings are actually constructed, tested, and perform.