Seattle area--roofing inspctr/exprt witness needed

[David Meiland]

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Got a dousy of a call from a homeowner, a large, badly failed, expensive, brand-new roof. Need someone who can come here, inspect, report, assist attorney with damage claim.

Any names? Thank you in advance.

[Chad Fabry]

Mike O'Handley

[Les]

Mike would be my choice.

[kurt]

What kind of roof?

I'm 2nd string on a big standing seam metal job that the builder screwed up, and the starters are a big expert witness outfit specializing in standing seam. I'm learning a few things, like, I don't think I'd want to be the expert on a very big complicated standing seam metal roof.

[David Meiland]

I haven't seen it but was told its a comp roof. Apparently part of the house is round, and the installers cut the shingles in thirds to crib them around the curve. The problems start but to do not end there.

[kurt]

oh gawd..... Yeah, O'Handley then.

I've learned a few things about roof disputes/litigation. Like anything else, the folks that specialize in it are worth the dough. I'm pretty good on flats and asphalt....but I'm getting my eyes opened on this standing seam gig. I thought I knew some things about steel and now understand I'm junior varsity on standing seam. Whew.....

[Steven Hockstein]

The roofing material manufacturer's field rep may be helpful in looking at the roof and guiding you to who is an expert in the area.

You should qualify the rep first because it may put him/her in an awkward position if the installer is a regular customer.

[Scottpat]

Learning from other experts can be very eye opening. I had the opportunity to shadow a wood flooring expert a few weeks ago on a case and I learned a tremendous amount. He had some rare earth magnetic balls (you can stop laughing) that he rolled down the planks and it showed every single nail.

[Les]

Learning from other experts can be very eye opening. I had the opportunity to shadow a wood flooring expert a few weeks ago on a case and I learned a tremendous amount. He had some rare earth magnetic balls (you can stop laughing) that he rolled down the planks and it showed every single nail.

That guy had a lot of balls! I have only worked with one expert that was a "pain in the butt". Most are really friendly and very generous with any knowledge.

It is fun work.