Forensic Engineering

Learn how a roof damage assessment can help adjusters make fair settlements, identify reliable contractors, and spot signs of severe roof damage.

Learn why an engineer’s assessment is vital for claims involving stucco water damage and cracks, and how these damages can snowball into larger issues over time.

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.

Learn the leading causes of winter flooding and what evidence experts use to distinguish between flooding and other water damage.

Explore this comprehensive glossary to master structural engineering terminology, enhance your understanding of forensic reports, and confidently interpret expert assessments.

Learn what brick and concrete spalling is, what causes it, and why insurance and legal professionals shouldn’t dismiss it in structural claims.

Because attics and crawlspaces are not considered conditioned spaces and contend with outside environmental elements, it’s important that they are adequately ventilated.

Get statistics about Donan flood investigations and engineer training, as well as an example of a hurricane damage investigation.

Learn how one adjuster used a Donan roof assessment to determine if hail damaged a commercial built-up roof and resulted in a leak.

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.