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Garage Doors and Wind Pressure
Garage doors are large, mechanically complex components that are exposed to wind loads in a way most other exterior building elements are not, since a garage door is essentially a big moving panel that must resist significant pressure differentials during a storm...Browse the full Resources Index
Deck Damage Evaluations: Framing, Decking, and Railings
A deck is really three separate systems stacked together for evaluation purposes: the framing underneath, the decking surface, and the railing system, and storm or impact damage does not always affect all three the same way. Framing members, the joists, beams, and...Browse the full Resources Index
Fence Damage Claims: Materials, Matching, and Repair Scope
Fences take a beating from Midwest weather over their service life, which makes distinguishing storm damage from ordinary wear one of the more nuanced parts of evaluating a fence claim. Wood fences show wind damage as broken or split pickets, pulled fasteners, and...Browse the full Resources Index
Gutter and Downspout Damage in Hail and Wind Claims
Gutters and downspouts are often the first thing an adjuster or appraiser looks at when documenting a hail event, because dented aluminum or steel holds impact marks in a way that helps establish a storm’s presence and rough hail size on a property. A trained...Browse the full Resources Index
