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 [...]
Home Winterizing Tips
Winterizing your home against the cold weather can save you money on energy bills, as well as add to your comfort this winter. Here are [...]
A Chimney Inspection Can Save Your Life
Now that the weather is cooling off, people are starting to ask us, “Can you do a chimney inspection?” Of course, we answer “Yes.” A [...]
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. And [...]
Först Consulting Group Earns Certifications
Over the past several months, Först Consulting Group has earned even more certifications that can serve as a knowledge base to provide credibility for our [...]
Which Roof Material Belongs on Your Home?
This slate roof will last a lifetime. Whether you are building a new home or replacing the roof on your existing home, you [...]
Tile Installation Construction Failures
Tile tenting as the result of an installation error Tiles, most often made of ceramic, porcelain or natural stone, are often used in [...]
A Million-Dollar Condo Building Noise Problem
A recent construction of a six-unit condominium building in Washington D.C. sold units for more than $1.1 million each, but that doesn’t mean the owners [...]