The Savvy Adjuster Podcast

Water Damage to Structural Elements

Episode Summary

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.

Episode Notes

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 Episode

• Common sources for damage from water
• Structural elements susceptible to water damage
• How experts assess reported water damage
• What adjusters should consider before settling structural water claims
• Real examples of structural water damage assessments

Additional Resources

• About Alpine Intel: https://bit.ly/4hzoyMm
• Alpine Intel Resource Page: https://bit.ly/4hzoCf4

Additional Structural Water Loss Resources

• Case Study: Basement Water Intrusion Claim: https://bit.ly/3CgZhX0
• Article: Moisture-Related Drywall Losses: https://bit.ly/4fe84Yu
• Guide: How Building Material Type Makes a Difference in Flood Claims: https://bit.ly/4fbaBCP