Can an engineer’s report be challenged?

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Can an engineer’s report be challenged?

In a condo association, 41 decks were replaced. Some owners questioned installation, including cupping of planks. An engineer was hired to inspect the decks. He saw 2 of the 41 decks and submitted a report that indicated that there is only 1 way to install planks which has been disputed by the contractor and wood supplier. Engineer did not support his statement with any documentation. The condo assoc is looking for guidelines if deck repairs/replacements are necessary however, with conflicting information it is stymied. Should engineer report be challenged and clarified?

Asked on August 10, 2011 New York

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If there are problems with decking at the complex where you reside necessitating considerations for possible replacement or repairs where an engineer was retained to review the problem deck, created a written report with recommendations, did not inspect and forty-one of the decks, and came up with with only one solution to the problem, his or her report should be questioned and scrutinized.

The easiest way is to have the association retain another engineer to review the conditions of the forty-one decks and write a report concerning his or her opinions with suggested recommendations and compare the two engineering reports with feedback from the contractor, wood supplier and any other expert retained for the project.  


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