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Deck Footings, Frost, and Structural Movement
Deck movement is one of those conditions that can look alarming on the surface, a noticeable tilt, a gap that has opened between the deck and the house, or boards that no longer sit level, while the actual cause traces back to something entirely below grade: the...Browse the full Resources Index
Railing Systems and Code Requirements in Repairs
Repairing a damaged deck or porch railing sounds like a simple matter of replacing broken components, but building codes attach specific requirements to guard and railing systems that can turn what looks like a small repair into a more involved scope, particularly on...Browse the full Resources Index
Exterior Light Fixtures and Small Attachments in Claims
Large-scale roof and siding damage tends to draw the most attention during a storm inspection, but the smaller items mounted to a home’s exterior, light fixtures, house numbers, mailboxes, and similar attachments, are also part of a thorough scope, and they...Browse the full Resources Index
Concrete Flatwork: Spalling, Cracking, and Claim Questions
Concrete driveways, sidewalks, and patios are a constant presence in Minnesota property inspections, and they present a particular challenge because concrete deterioration from ordinary weathering can resemble, at a glance, damage attributable to a specific storm...Browse the full Resources Index
