Wind Damage to Asphalt Shingles | The Savvy Adjuster Podcast Ep. 1
Episode Summary
The Savvy Adjuster Podcast Host Chris Nichols speaks with Alpine Intel’s Technical Education Trainer Kevin Huelsman and Donan Engineering Professional Engineer Gary Ellis about the big questions surrounding wind damage to asphalt shingle roofs, including evidence of wind damage, variables influencing shingle lifespan, other common causes of loss, and why an assessment by an expert can help adjusters make accurate and fair decisions about these claims. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
Discussed in this Episode
- How to define wind damage [05:25]
- Why shingles exhibit wind damage the way they do [10:45]
- What variables influence the shingles’ lifespan [12:35]
- Other causes of loss frequently claimed as wind damage [24:14]
- Which conditions are most likely to generate roof claims [34:30]
- Real examples of wind-related roofing assessments [39:47]
Additional Wind and Roofing Resources:
- Webinar Recording: Wind Damage to Asphalt Shingles
- Article: Wind and Other Damage to Shingle Roofs
- Guide: Wind Damage and Other Losses to Asphalt Shingles Guide
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