U.S. Forensic has performed thousands of roof evaluations to determine the extent of wind and hail damage. Our licensed engineers will conduct roof damage assessments to determine if damage is related to:
- a recent storm event
- improper installation
- lack of maintenance
- damage enhancement
- end of useful life of materials
- other contributing factors.
Roof Damage Assessments
Our experts evaluate asphalt, tile, and wood shingles. We can also evaluate roof damage to metal, modified bitumen, and other residential and commercial roof systems. When warranted, we assist with contractor estimate reviews and repair recommendations.
Roof Evaluation Equipment
Almost all roof evaluations are completed with engineers assessing the damage while positioned on the roof. Close visual inspection and tactile examination is preferred, especially in cases where hail damage is suspected. However, there are rare instances when a roof section cannot be accessed with customary inspection methods. When this occurs, the following tools are available to our engineers.
Drones
For difficult to access areas, U.S. Forensic utilizes a DJI, Phantom 3 Drone to photograph or video the structure or component in question. For elevated positions that are not easily accessible by traditional methods, or would require expensive lifts or equipment, the use of drones reduces costs and provides the accurate documentation necessary to move forward in the case.
Steep Slope Robot
Hard to access spaces are no longer off limits with the X-Bot Inspection Robot. By using this innovative engineering equipment, our experts can access small dark crawl spaces, steep roofs, and structural compromised or hazardous locations by using the robot camera. Operated by our trained experts, this inspection robot will document spaces through hi-def videos and photographs.
Featured Experts for this Forensic Service
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Habeeb O. Alabi, M.Sc., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Gilberto Avila, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Miguel Castro, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Brian Ciampitti, P.E., P.P. | Professional Engineer |
| Asher Cohen, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Michael Combs, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| John Cui, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Joseph Czajka, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Adel Abe El-Nabi, P.E. PhD | Professional Engineer |
| Reginald Fequiere, P.E., S.I. | Professional Engineer |
| Kori Flowers, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Paul J. Heagney, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Michael Holden, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Joel Howard, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Joe Hughes, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Benjamin Joyner, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Sonya Kalisz, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Mitchell Kirkland, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Kenneth J. Krefft, Jr., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| David McCauley, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| S. Bryant McKinnie, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| William J. Moran, II, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Mehdi Motaleb, Ph.D., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Marcus Phillips, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Jon Robertson, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Anthony Ruth, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Juan L. Santillana, M.S., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Christopher Sewell, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Jaime Silva, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| John Skidmore, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Alexis Spyrou, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Phillip Vanciel, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Jose D. Versace, M.S., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Daniel Williams Jr., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| William Yanko, Ph.D., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
