Author Archives: Jerry Prugar

Wow! What Did That Look Like Before It Fell?

Posted by in Simple Forensic Methods | July 18, 2016

That’s a statement that we usually think when we see a collapse.  Through the wonders of technology we can now often find an answer. In this case, we were able to view the porch roof a year or so prior… Read More →

Shingle Tab Lifted by a Raised Nail (Case Study)

Posted by in Buying/Maintaining a Home, Case Studies, Roof, Shingles | July 11, 2016

From the ground, I saw that the shingle looked slightly lifted.  See the featured photograph.  Further examination disclosed that the shingle was lifted by a raised nail. One of the nail had been installed at an angle and had backed out. … Read More →

What is the Purpose of Freedom?

Posted by in Commemoration/Celebration | July 04, 2016

Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. (1Pe 2:16, ESV) . For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an… Read More →

Travel Tips for Your Home (Encore)

Posted by in Buying/Maintaining a Home | June 20, 2016

Many times we have investigated and evaluated damage that has occurred to a home while the owner was away.   We have seen that a few simple precautions may be taken to reduce the risk or the extent of damage… Read More →

Congratulations, Cleveland Cavaliers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by in Commemoration/Celebration | June 20, 2016

Congratulations to Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on winning the NBA Championship in a most dramatic fashion. . . We WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Disclaimer Read More →

Storm With Significant Sized Hail in New London (June 16 2016)

Posted by in Weather Events | June 16, 2016

What is significant?  Measurably larger than a quarter. FOX8 reported there was “large hail” in Huron County through the night. This is the threshold size for hail impact damage for three-tab composite asphalt shingles.  This does not mean there IS… Read More →

What a storm we had yesterday (June 5, 2016)! – in some areas.

Posted by in Weather Events | June 06, 2016

It was reported that in Sandusky the Cedar Point Causeway is shut down due to power lines and utility poles being damaged.  Some Sandusky neighborhoods had trees toppled at the roots.  The latter are usually indicative of winds over 55… Read More →

Siding Distorted by Heat

Posted by in Siding, The Unusual | May 16, 2016

On occasion we are called to look at siding that has been severely distorted over a small area (Figures 1 and 2).   What causes this?  Sometimes we have seen the distortion due to heat from a barbeque grill being… Read More →