Hail Damage Vs Pre-Existing Wear. How Insurance Companies Decide What to Cover
Hail Damage Vs Pre-Existing Wear. How Insurance Companies Decide What to Cover After a hailstorm, homeowners often notice marks on their roof, siding, or exterior surfaces and assume the damage will be covered by insurance. But you must know that hail-related claims are some of the most frequently questioned and denied claims in residential insurance. […]
Structural Forensic Investigations – How Engineers Determine the Real Cause of Damage After a Storm
Structural Forensic Investigations – How Engineers Determine the Real Cause of Damage After a Storm The visible damage is often only part of the story after a storm has passed. Homeowners might notice anything from cracked drywall to roof leaks, bowed walls, or uneven floors. What they usually don’t see is how the storm’s forces […]
How Hail Storm Affects a Home’s Structure. The Hidden Damage Only Structural Engineers Can Detect
How Hail Storm Affects a Home’s Structure. The Hidden Damage Only Structural Engineers Can Detect Hailstorms in Virginia are a serious threat to residents, and many homeowners only spot the obvious damage, such as cracked shingles, dented gutters, or broken siding. What most people don’t realise is that hail can create hidden structural damage that […]
Who Really Needs a Forensic Structural Engineer
Who Really Needs a Forensic Structural Engineer When most people hear the word forensic, they think of crime scenes or courtroom investigations. But in the world of construction and buildings, forensic structural engineering serves a very different-and very critical-purpose. The professional to call when something goes wrong with the structural integrity of your home is […]
7 Tips for Keeping Your Roof Strong Through Richmond’s Weather
7 Tips for Keeping Your Roof Strong Through Richmond’s Weather Every year, Richmond’s weather puts roofs to the test. Blazing summer heat, icy winter nights, heavy rains, and sudden hailstorms all push roofing systems to their limits. While you may not notice the wear right away, even a single storm can quietly shorten your roof’s […]
How Forensic Structural Engineers Assist You in Submitting the Correct Hail Storm Damage Claim
Two roofs. Same storm. One claim settled, one denied. Have you ever heard or found yourself in a similar situation and thought, What’s the reason? It’s the forensic, state-sealed report that proved the storm caused the damage, the mechanism of damage, and the real scope of repair, everything in detail. How does a “forensic” structural […]
How Flawed Methodologies Can Distort Hail Damage Estimates
How Flawed Methodologies Can Distort Hail Damage Estimates When a hailstorm blows through, the actual problem isn’t about fixing the damage and getting back to a normal life. It is more tied to establishing the precise cause, timing, and degree of the damage, as only a strong file of claim with considerable evidence is going […]
