Water Damage to Structural Elements

06/11/2024 39 min Episodio 21
Water Damage to Structural Elements

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On this episode of The Savvy Adjuster Podcast, host Chris Nichols is joined by Donan’s Principal Forensic Engineer Rich Grimshaw and Senior Project Engineer Alec Haugdahl to discuss the huge topic of water intrusion, leaks, and other sources of water damage to structural components. Learn from their expertise and experience about internal and external water sources, which structural elements are more vulnerable to moisture damage, and what adjusters should ask when water is a suspected cause of loss.Discussed in This EpisodeCommon sources for damage from waterStructural elements susceptible to water damageHow experts assess reported water damageWhat adjusters should consider before settling structural water claimsReal examples of structural water damage assessmentsAdditional ResourcesAbout Alpine Intel: https://bit.ly/4hzoyMmAlpine Intel Resource Page: https://bit.ly/4hzoCf4Additional Structural Water Loss ResourcesCase Study: Basement Water Intrusion Claim: https://bit.ly/3CgZhX0Article: Moisture-Related Drywall Losses: https://bit.ly/4fe84YuGuide: How Building Material Type Makes a Difference in Flood Claims: https://bit.ly/4fbaBCP