Storm Damage Blog
Practical guides for property owners and managers: spotting hail, wind, and water damage early, understanding the inspection process, and protecting your building.
How Often Should a Commercial Roof Be Inspected?
Commercial roofs should be inspected twice a year — spring and fall — plus extra inspections after severe storms. The full schedule for property managers.
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The Property Manager's Post-Storm Inspection Checklist
A field-ready post-storm inspection checklist for property managers: the order to walk a commercial building, what counts as storm damage, and how to document it.
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5 Mistakes That Get Storm Damage Claims Denied
Why commercial storm damage claims get denied: the five filing mistakes — late notice, skipped mitigation, poor documentation — and what to do instead.
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Actual Cash Value vs Replacement Cost: Roof Policies Explained
ACV vs replacement cost: how commercial roof insurance pays after storms, why depreciation shrinks older-roof claims, and four questions for your agent.
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Documenting Storm Damage: A Photo Checklist for Property Managers
After a storm, your photos decide your claim. A property manager's photo checklist for documenting commercial building damage: what to shoot, how, and what to avoid.
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Hurricane Season: A Commercial Building Readiness Guide
Hurricane season runs June through November. A practical readiness guide for commercial property owners: roof, exterior, flooding, power, and paperwork prep.
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How Commercial Roof Insurance Claims Work After a Storm
After a storm, a commercial roof insurance claim follows a predictable path. A step-by-step guide to filing, documenting, and reaching a fair outcome.
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Flood Damage First Steps for Business Owners
Your building flooded. The first-72-hour playbook for business owners: safety, documentation, mitigation, and insurance steps that protect your recovery.
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Keeping Commercial Roof Drains Clear After Storms
Clogged roof drains turn a passing storm into ponding water and leaks. Learn the post-storm drain-clearing routine that keeps commercial roofs draining freely.
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Water Intrusion in Commercial Buildings: Finding the Source
Water stains inside your building after a storm? Learn how to trace commercial water intrusion to its source — from roof leaks to wall failures — before damage spreads.
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Flat Roof Ponding Water: Normal or Emergency?
Standing water on your flat roof after a storm? Learn when ponding is normal, when it is an emergency, and which drainage fixes protect commercial roofs.
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After High Winds: A 30-Minute Building Exterior Checklist
Winds are gone — now what? This 30-minute exterior checklist shows property managers exactly what to inspect on a commercial building after a high-wind event.
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Wind Uplift Ratings Explained for Property Managers
FM 1-60, FM 1-90, UL Class 90 — wind uplift ratings describe how much suction a commercial roof assembly can resist. Here's what they mean for your buildings.
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5 Signs of Wind Damage on Commercial Roofing
High winds can lift membranes, loosen fasteners, and open seams on commercial roofs. Here are the five signs property managers should check after a storm.
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Dealership Hail Playbook: Protecting Inventory and Lot Surfaces
A hailstorm can damage hundreds of dealership vehicles in minutes. Here's how dealers protect inventory, lot surfaces, and their bottom line — before, during, and after a hail event.
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Hail Damage on Metal Commercial Roofs: Dents vs Real Problems
Are dents in a metal roof from hail just cosmetic? Not always. Learn how to tell cosmetic dimples from real damage on standing seam and R-panel roofs.
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Flat Roof Hail Damage: TPO vs EPDM vs Modified Bitumen
Does hail damage flat roofs differently by membrane type? Yes. Here's how TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen each respond to hail — and how to document it.
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How Big Does Hail Have to Be to Damage a Commercial Roof?
What hail size damages a commercial roof? It depends on membrane type, age, and wind. Here's how to know if your roof needs an inspection.
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Hail damage on commercial roofs is easy to miss from the ground. Learn the 7 warning signs to check after a storm — and when to call for an inspection.
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Hail Damage vs Normal Wear: How Adjusters Tell the Difference on Commercial Roofs
Insurance adjusters deny claims over 'wear and tear' — but real hail damage leaves distinct marks. Learn how they tell the difference on commercial roofs.
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