Local television news media and the Plain Dealer reported damage related to high winds in Northeastern Ohio from a storm that passed through the area during the evening and night of Tuesday, November 17, 2013. The high winds continued into… Read More
Author Archives: Jerry Prugar
List of Shingle Damages that Cause Suspicion of Intentional Shingle Damage
It takes a body of evidence to determine whether or not the shingles have been intentionally damaged to mimic wind damage. Following are many of the characteristics or features that alone might mean nothing, but many of them together are… Read More
My Roof is Sagging (Encore)
Until homeowners see the ridge of their roof sagging or a big dip in the plane of the roof, they care little about how their roof is framed. When they observe a sag or dip in their roof they begin… Read More
Ya’ Think?
Sometimes the issue is a little more obvious than other times. Do you think there is groundwater behind this wall? Do you think there was a surcharge overload? Do you think rot was involved? … Read More
There is Mold in My Attic !!! (Encore)
One of the most common claims that we have investigated is the “sudden” appearance of moisture staining or mold growth in an attic or on the ceiling of a dwelling, as shown in the title photograph and Figures 1 and… Read More
Does This Look Like It Might Leak (Part 3)?
Gutter discharges onto trim joint with caulking instead of step flashing. No gap provided around vent to allow drainage. Shingles not sealed to vent flange. This leaks only during rainfalls from the right (or wrong?)… Read More
The Structural Fascia Board
“It is our professional opinion that it is poor construction practice to support roof joists on the fascia board at the ends of the roof rafters.” We have rendered this professional opinion with minor variations more than few times. The… Read More