Since opening in 1985, the 25-story Trimont, with its luxury condominiums, panoramic windows and stunning view of the city, has been “the place to live” in Pittsburgh. But around 2006, residents began complaining about water on the walls around the window frame members and balcony doors. According to Building Manager Donna Gritzan, “We would repair the leaks as they happened. Then we realized we were being called back three and four times to the same units.” It was time to stop chasing the problem and find a lasting solution. The root of the problem “Because Astorino was the original architect and had the original drawings and material specifications, the condominium association asked us to review the situation and make recommendations,” said Ron Dellaria, president of Astorino De

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