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Roof Decks with Spray Foam Below: What Changes in a Damage Evaluation
Most residential roofs are built as vented assemblies, with open airflow through the attic beneath the deck. A growing number of homes instead use an unvented, conditioned attic assembly, where spray polyurethane foam is applied directly to the underside of the roof...Browse the full Resources Index
Skylights and Roof Windows in Damage Claims
Skylights and roof windows are a frequent point of dispute in storm claims because they combine roofing, glazing, and flashing work into a single small assembly, and damage to any one part can affect the evaluation of the whole unit. The two broad categories are...Browse the full Resources Index
Attic Ventilation Basics for Property Damage Disputes
Attic ventilation does not usually cause a storm to happen, but it shows up often enough in roof claims that a basic understanding of how it works helps explain why the topic comes up at all, and why it becomes a point of disagreement in some claims. A properly...Browse the full Resources Index
Metal Roofing Damage Evaluations
Metal roofing covers a wide range of products, and the evaluation approach differs depending on the system. Standing seam panels are continuous sheets with raised, mechanically or hand crimped seams and concealed fasteners, while exposed fastener panels, sometimes...Browse the full Resources Index
