Lightning Claim Case Study: Reported Electronics, HVAC, and Chimney Damage
Teams with three Alpine Intel service lines applied their expertise to answer the adjuster’s questions about electronics, HVAC systems, and structural chimney elements reportedly damaged by lightning.
Causes of Flooding During Winter Months Guide
Learn the leading causes of winter flooding and what evidence experts use to distinguish between flooding and other water damage.
Your Guide to Structural Engineering Terms
Explore this comprehensive glossary to master structural engineering terminology, enhance your understanding of forensic reports, and confidently interpret expert assessments.
Brick and Concrete Spalling: Causes and Effects
Learn what brick and concrete spalling is, what causes it, and why insurance and legal professionals shouldn’t dismiss it in structural claims.
How the IRC’s Requirements for Attic and Crawlspace Ventilation May Affect Property Losses
Because attics and crawlspaces are not considered conditioned spaces and contend with outside environmental elements, it’s important that they are adequately ventilated.
Flood Damage Case Study
Get statistics about Donan flood investigations and engineer training, as well as an example of a hurricane damage investigation.
Built-Up Roofing Claim Case Study
Learn how one adjuster used a Donan roof assessment to determine if hail damaged a commercial built-up roof and resulted in a leak.
Tornado Damage to Residential Structures Webinar Recording
Learn how a tornado’s strength can help you anticipate structural damages, and hear examples of results for tornado-related expert assessments in this webinar.
Residential Tornado Claim Case Study
Learn how a Donan forensic engineer’s assessment revealed the actual cause and extent of damage to a home and basketball court with reported tornado damage.
Basement Water Intrusion Claim Case Study
Find out how Donan’s forensic engineer determined the source, scope, and frequency of water damage to a basement to help the adjuster take confident next steps.
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