Mr. Summy is a licensed ICC building inspector (#5095909) and holds a C6 contractors license (#651281) in the state of California.
He has performed as window and door expert since 1997. He has developed a method for flashing windows and doors that is currently patent pending.
Mr. Summy has written for Builder and Developer magazine. (Subject - Rain related leaks)
Mr. Summy has written for The Journal of Light Construction. (Subject - Flashing recessed windows)
Mr. Summy has developed flashing designs that are used by The Fortifiber Corporation, Top Industrial, Therma-tru, Water Block, and other large building material manufacturers and suppliers.
Mr. Summy is a window and door expert and will demonstrate water intrusion problems as being the result of poor window manufacturing, poor window design and/ or poor installation of the component. Mr Summy has been retained by some of the largerst window manufacturers in the nation due to his experience and expertise. (Pella, Andersen, Milgard)
Mr. Summy has been certified by the AAMA Window Master Training program.
Mr Summy routinely tests windows and doors in the field using ASTM E 1105 and uses differential pressure when required.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: University of Hawaii- Bachelor of Business Administration- 1984
Licensed ICC Building Inspector #5095909
AAMA Installation Masters Window Installer Training
Licensed California Contractor -C6 #651281
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Member Forensic Expert Witness Association
Member International Code Council
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 50+
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Windows, Doors, Flashing, Stucco, building envelope, Water testing, Window installation, Door installation
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 50
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 50
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 50+
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: November 2008
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 3
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 10
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, On site inspections, Field testing including differential pressure testing when required, Report preparation, Video documentation and video production, photo documentation.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $225.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $225.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $350.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $350.00
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Administrative support- $85.00 per hour
Field water testing support: Team leader $125.00/ hour, technician $95.00/hour.
