by Russ Lis | Aug 3, 2025 | Gutters, Decks, and Exterior Components
Shade structures occupy an unusual middle ground in property claims because they combine fabric, metal framing, and sometimes wood or vinyl components, each of which responds to wind and hail differently. A retractable fabric awning mounted to an exterior wall depends...
by Russ Lis | Aug 2, 2025 | Gutters, Decks, and Exterior Components
Small yard structures rarely drive the total value of a property claim, yet they still require the same careful documentation as larger components because their construction and installation methods vary so widely from property to property. A mailbox assembly might...
by Russ Lis | Aug 1, 2025 | Gutters, Decks, and Exterior Components
Fences fail in a more limited number of ways than most people expect, and understanding those failure modes helps explain why fence claims often turn on the condition of the posts rather than the panels or pickets that are usually the visible focus of a...