Wildfire-Related Shingle Damage Case Study

After wildfire swept through the policyholder’s area, one adjuster was faced with important questions, such as if the blemished roof shingles and other reported damages were the result of the fire or another cause of loss. They turned to Donan Engineering to uncover the full picture. Donan deployed a licensed forensic engineer with extensive knowledge of fire behavior and structural materials.  

Key steps of the assessment process included:  

• Reviewing policyholder statements and reliable wildfire reports to understand the property and circumstances surrounding the loss 
• Using visual indicators of heat and fire damage on the property and surrounding area to determine the wildfire’s proximity and intensity 
• Analyzing the roof shingles and other building materials to accurately determine the cause and scope of damage 

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The state of the vegetation surrounding the property, along with onsite observations and wildfire research, helped the engineer reach an accurate cause and scope of loss. 

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