The risks and rewards of climate engineering
Posted: September 29, 2020
Clіmаtе еngіnееrіng, also knоwn аѕ gеоеngіnееrіng, has been the subject of many futuristic stories. Climate engineering encompasses a dіvеrѕе, аnd mostly hypothetical, аrrау of tесhnоlоgіеѕ аnd tесhnіԛuеѕ fоr іntеntіоnаllу mаnірulаtіng thе global climate. This practice may fоrеѕtаll ѕоmе оf the еffесtѕ оf сlіmаtе сhаngе, but as in the futuristic stories, things could go wrong. In rесеnt уеаrѕ discussions оf climate engineering hаvе grоwn considerably аmоng...
The future of fireproof homes
Posted: September 14, 2020
Wildfires are devastating. Recent news indicated that a fire burning in Northern California is now the largest in the state’s history. In fact, a September 10, 2020 quote from Cal Fire via Twitter said, “The 2020 fire season has been record-breaking, in not only the total amount of acres burned at just over 3 million but also 6 of the top 20 largest wildfires in...
The homeowner’s guide to hurricane season
Posted: May 15, 2020
The end of May marks the start of hurricane season, a threat not just to coastal homes, but many inland communities as well. Hurricane-force winds can reach out more than a hundred miles from a storm’s eye, and hurricanes can move over a hundred miles inland before winds slow to tropical storm speeds. Homeowners, like first responders, adjusters, and temporary housing companies, have a responsibility to...
Tree damage claim complexities
Posted: May 4, 2020
A tornado outbreak on Easter Sunday 2020 left 33 people dead, making it the deadliest in over six years. Tree damage tends to be one of the leading causes of fatalities in tornados, hurricanes, or severe thunderstorms. Along with the threat to life, falling trees often cause property damage. Whether it is a flying branch that smashes through a window or the upper portion of...
Scrap or salvage: deciding whether to repair or replace after a disaster part III: Siding, Gutters, Drywall, Paint and Flooring
Posted: January 2, 2020
Homeowners face a long list of difficult decisions following a significant property loss. As a result, property owners must lean on experts such as property insurers, contractors, salvage experts, and others to assist in the response and recovery process. One of the most important decisions revolves around whether to repair or replace the major components of a home. Below is the third post in a...