Why Zoning is Important
When purchasing a property, building a structure or making changes or improvements to one, it is essential to pay particular attention to local zoning regulations [...]
What Do Cracks in the Walls Mean?
Have you noticed cracks in the walls and worry that these are indications of serious issues? You’ll be glad to know that some cracks are [...]
Construction Dispute Case Study in Fairfax, VA
In this case study, the homeowners of a Fairfax, Virginia property contacted Matthew Furlong of Först Consulting Group because of a construction dispute involving issues with [...]
Meet Matthew Furlong, CBC, RBC
When you have a construction complaint, you need a non-biased expert on your side—like Matthew Furlong. Furlong specializes in forensic engineering, scientific investigations, technical report [...]
The Problems with Stucco Failures
One of the top materials for cladding a home is stucco. It is often chosen for its long life—lasting up to 50 years with little [...]
Consumer Beware: Faulty Product Installation Can Void Your Warranty
When you purchase a product for your home or home improvement, it is important to understand the warranty. What is more important, however, is to [...]
Building a Home Office? It’s Important to Do It Right.
Our world is changing, and both business and home owners must change along with it. One significant change we’re seeing is the proliferation of home [...]
Why House Wrap Must Be Installed Properly
When homes are constructed, they include what is commonly called a “house wrap.” This is a thin layer of protection installed between the structure and [...]
These Algae-Resistant Roofing Shingles Come With a Warning About Gutter Damage
The company CertainTeed has issued a warning about one of its products: the CertainTeed Algae-Resistant Shingles. And it is up to the homeowner to know [...]
Why do CPVC Pipes Fail?
One of the services we offer here at Först Consulting Group is Forensic Investigation. That means we go into a construction site or building to [...]