National Forensic Consultants provides consulting services to help determine the cause of structural failures and damage from snow, ice, and water. They can establish subrogation opportunities when losses are due to improper design, construction, or maintenance issues. Their consultants analyze snow load failures, ice damming, roof seepage, and structural collapses to identify parties such as roofers, plumbers, contractors, or engineers who may be responsible due to errors. Proper documentation and expert analysis is important to determine pre-existing conditions or recover costs through subrogation on newer construction where losses are commonly due to preventable issues.

1. National Forensic Consultants Snow Load Examples

2. New structure was not designed to withstand drifting snow on lee of gable roof

3. National Forensic Consultants can help you establish subrogation opportunities for improperly designed structures.

4. Sagging of rafters not caused by snow loads but by insufficient size and spacing and excessive dampness in attic

5. Our consultants can help you determine if a loss was pre-existing or was caused by the weight of snow and ice.

6. Ice Damming

8. Roofer – Improper Installation of Flashing

9. Roofer – Improper Installation of Attic Ventilation Devices

10. Plumber – Faulty Roof Flange

11. Siding Contractor – Soffit and Gable Venting

12. General Contractor – Project Coordination

13. Insulation Installer – Blocked Soffits, Inadequate Placement

15. Usually Caused By Drifting or Sliding Snow From a Higher Elevation Down to a Lower Elevation