National Forensic Consultants Snow Loads
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National Forensic Consultants provides consulting services to help determine the cause of structural failures and damage from snow, ice, and water. They can establish subrogation opportunities when losses are due to improper design, construction, or maintenance issues. Their consultants identify pre-existing conditions or parties responsible, such as roofers, plumbers, contractors, and engineers. Documentation and expert analysis is important for subrogation claims related to new construction or snow and ice-related damage.
National Forensic Consultants Snow Loads
- 1. National Forensic ConsultantsSnow Load Examples
- 2. New structure was not designed to withstand drifting snow on lee of gable roof
- 3. National Forensic Consultants can help you establish subrogation opportunities for improperly designed structures.
- 4. Sagging of rafters not caused by snow loads but by insufficient size and spacing and excessive dampness in attic
- 5. Our consultants can help you determine if a loss was pre-existing or was caused by the weight of snow and ice.
- 6. Ice Damming
- 7. Subro Targets Roof Seepage Roofer Improper Installation of Membrane
- 8. Roofer Improper Installation of Flashing
- 9. Roofer Improper Installation of Attic Ventilation Devices
- 10. Plumber Faulty Roof Flange
- 11. Siding Contractor Soffit and Gable Venting
- 12. General Contractor Project Coordination
- 13. Insulation Installer Blocked Soffits, Inadequate Placement
- 14. Architect/Engineer Improper Design/DetailingStructural FailuresWeight of Snow/Ice/Water Exceeds Capacity of RoofSeldom Caused by Basic Snowfall Alone
- 15. Usually Caused By Drifting or Sliding Snow From a Higher Elevation Down to a Lower Elevation
- 16. Usually Caused By Clogged Drains and Ponded Water on Flat/Low Slope RoofLike any loss, document the scene and identify the need to retain an expert early on. Subrogation opportunities on newer construction are more common than you think. In determining cause of loss, pre-existing conditions or subrogation opportunities; our consultants are ready to assist you.Toll Free 800-738-7620