If you follow the insurance press, you’ve probably seen articles describing the favorable results of year-end treaty reinsurance renewals and consequential expectations of reduced pricing and improved terms
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Hailstorm Damage to Commercial and Residential Roofing Systems
(Note: This guest blog is by Andrew Smith, a certified roof inspector with Roof Leak Detection Company, Inc.)
Hailstorms are one of the most unpredictable natural disasters that occur throughout the country, primarily, but not limited to, the Midwest and Central states. . . .
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If a Roof Doesn’t Leak, is it Damaged?
(*Note: This guest blog is by Steven M. Thomas, President of Roof Leak Detection Company, Inc., a Certified Testing Laboratory located in South Florida which specializes in testing and consulting services for commercial and industrial properties).
On numerous occasions I’ve had the unfortunate burden of informing building owners that their roofing system is no longer repairable and must be replaced. This revelation, that the roof must be replaced, becomes a big surprise when the tenants of the building report that the roof is not even leaking. “How can that be?” is usually the first question that is asked. Why must it be replaced!?…
Discerning Tornado Damage After A Storm
(Note: This Guest Blog is by Steven M. Thomas, president of Roof Leak Detection Company, Inc., a Certified Testing Laboratory located in South Florida which specializes in testing and consulting services for commercial and industrial properties).
Severe weather events such as tornados can result in significant property damage. Structural damage can take many forms – some are obvious and others are less visible. But they can all present significant safety risks and must be identified and addressed immediately.…
How To Protect Your Roofing Investment
The past few years have taught building owners, property managers, and condominium managers an uneasy lesson about roofs. Most have discovered that if their roofs fail, they may still face a fight with their insurance company to recoup our losses….
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