Building Defects (buildingdefects.com) is a free homeowner reference on residential construction defects, published by Chuck Price. It is not a law firm, an engineering firm, or an inspection company. Each guide summarizes primary sources and links to them so you can check every claim.
Who publishes this site?
The site is owned and published by Chuck Price. The domain has been registered since 1998. Earlier versions of the site covered exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), mold, and other building problems. In 2026 the site was rebuilt from the ground up. Hundreds of thin and outdated pages were retired and replaced with a small set of sourced guides.
The publisher is not an attorney, engineer, or licensed inspector. That is why the site relies on primary sources rather than personal opinion, and why it tells you when a question needs a licensed professional.
Editorial standards
What sources do we use?
We use primary and authoritative sources first:
- Statutes, read on official state legislature websites where they allow access. When an official site blocks access, we use a recognized legal publisher such as Justia and say so on the page.
- Court opinions and court-issued notices.
- Federal agencies, including EPA, CDC, CPSC, HUD, the FTC, and the Department of Energy.
- Standards and code bodies, including the International Code Council (ICC), ASTM International, and the EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA).
- Published standards of practice from ASHI and InterNACHI for inspection topics.
When the only available source is a law firm, a manufacturer, or a secondary reference site, the page says so next to the claim.
How do we verify facts?
Every factual statement on a page traces to a numbered source at the bottom of that page. Numbers, dates, case names, and statute citations are taken from the source itself. If we could not confirm a claim, we leave it out or state plainly that it is unconfirmed. We do not publish statistics we cannot trace.
How do we handle legal and health topics?
Laws change, and they differ by state. Legal pages cite the statute section and link to it, note when a law was recently amended, and state which states are not covered. Health pages follow the current guidance of EPA and CDC and avoid alarmist claims. Neither is a substitute for advice from a licensed professional who knows your facts.
How often are pages reviewed?
Each page shows the month it was last reviewed. Pages that depend on statutes or agency guidance are rechecked when we learn of a change.
Contact
Email info@buildingdefects.com. We cannot give advice about a specific home or dispute.
Corrections
If you find an error, an outdated statute, or a broken source link, email info@buildingdefects.com. Include the page address and the source that shows the correct information. Confirmed errors are fixed and the review date is updated.
What this site does not do
- It does not give legal, engineering, or medical advice.
- It does not recommend or rank contractors, inspectors, or attorneys.