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Here’s how window seals can fail, common signs of failure, and why they’re important to consider in a window claim assessment.

Our StrikeCheck experts have named four trends they’re keeping tabs on in 2024. Check out our article on other electronics claim trends adjusters should keep an eye on.

Learn to better handle chimney fire claims, including the factors that may contribute to a hostile fire and why a fire investigator or engineering investigation is key to accurately settling these claims.

A homeowner claimed wind damage to electrical system components, but a StrikeCheck assessment determined a different cause of loss.

Learn what important factors to consider when handling tankless water heater claims with this claim guide. The diagram also shows how tankless water heaters work.

With this guide, learn about losses related to internal rust or increased tank pressure as well as the trends for water heaters we’ve assessed over the last five years.

Explore this interactive guide to learn characteristics about pipes and insulation types and where they may be located in a home.

Different soil conditions don’t respond to loads in the same way, and soil’s response can have a profound impact on the structure above it.

Big changes to refrigerants took effect in 2024, with more scheduled each year after. Know how they may affect claims with HVAC systems going forward.