Wood Balconies Can Fail Due to Water Intrusion
Humidity and rain can be devastating to wooden balconies, and can be frequent causes for balcony failures from water intrusion. Imagine enjoying your balcony, only [...]
Expert Witness Matthew W. Furlong
Matthew W. Furlong, president of Först Consulting Group, is becoming well known in the legal and construction fields serving in the capacity of an expert [...]
Först Consulting Group Expertise Featured in Magazines
Först Consulting Group was pleased to be featured in an article titled “Be Your Own Best Advocate: Protecting Yourself as a Homeowner During a Construction [...]
6 Tips to Collecting Flood Insurance
The United States has been hammered with hurricanes and tropic storms, leaving homeowners with cleanup and rebuilding costs reaching into the multi-millions of dollars. [...]
Först Consulting Group Earns Certifications
DHS-FEMA Funded Training Over the past several months, Först Consulting Group has earned even more certifications that can serve as a knowledge base [...]
Which Roof Material Belongs on Your Home?
Whether you are building a new home or replacing the roof on your existing home, you have decisions to make about what kind of roofing [...]
European vs. American Home Construction
Since my wife is European, she and I often spend time in Europe, both touring and visiting family and friends. Being that I come from [...]
Unhappy With the Construction Work? Seek Legal Advice if You are Dissatisfied With the Contractor.
While there are so many construction projects getting completed without any major problem, in some cases the construction work can go awry. There could be [...]
Hidden Damage in Your Stucco Home
People may think that a stucco exterior is better than wood or vinyl because it needs less maintenance. Yet while stucco siding can last up [...]
Don’t Let Invisible Construction Errors Go Unnoticed
Some of the most common building mistakes aren’t visible to the human eye. That’s why we call them “invisible construction errors.” They can occur behind [...]