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.
Agricultural Claim Case Study: Investigating Foundation Failure
Read how Donan forensic engineers determined the cause and how to fix and prevent foundation damage in this case study about a foundation failure at an agricultural facility.
Desk Adjuster’s Guide to CAT Claims
Save this guide to better prepare for CAT-related claims and know what to expect and consider for each type of event.
Your Guide to Structural Tornado Damage
Tornadoes can cause an array of structural damages. Get familiar with these losses and learn which indicators may point toward another cause of loss.
Alpine Intel’s content is meant to inform and educate readers using general terms and descriptions. They do not replace expert evaluations that determine facts and details related to each unique claim.










