Hail

Impact-Resistant Shingles Save Roof From Hail Damage in Colorado

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tisdag, augusti 11, 2020
Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Roofs, Building materials, Weather hazards, Meteorological phenomena, Nature, Asphalt shingle, Building engineering, Hail, Storm

As shown in this video , her roof and therefore her home emerged unscathed from recent storms that included torrential hail.

Key Points: 
  • As shown in this video , her roof and therefore her home emerged unscathed from recent storms that included torrential hail.
  • We went with F Waves impact-resistant shingles because of their protection from roof hail damage, she said.
  • In fact, these shingles can withstand 130 mph winds, are rated as class 4 impact resistant shingles, and unlike asphalt shingles, they come with a 2 hail impact warranty.
  • There is no such thing as a hail proof roof, says Dave as hail could be of any size, but our shingles have survived 3 hail on roofs in South Dakota in the last two months.

Farmers Edge Announces New Automated Hail Detection and Reporting Technology for Growers and Insurance Professionals

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tisdag, juni 2, 2020
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Insurance, Satellite, Professional services, Software, Internet, Data management, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Weather hazards, Meteorological phenomena, Meteorology, Nature, Hail, Storm, Insurance, Severe weather

Farmers Edge , a global leader in digital agriculture, today announced a new severe weather detection, notification, and reporting tool.

Key Points: 
  • Farmers Edge , a global leader in digital agriculture, today announced a new severe weather detection, notification, and reporting tool.
  • Insurance professionals can view active hailstorms, follow storm paths, and monitor when storms touch down on fields where their growers have existing policies.
  • Notification: The morning after a hail event occurs, growers and insurance professionals are alerted to the weather event with an email notification.
  • The new Hail Detection and Reporting Tool is just one of the many innovative features Farmers Edge has launched this year.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Storm Safeguard for Siding and Windows (DPH-791)

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onsdag, maj 20, 2020
Weather hazards, Economy, Meteorological phenomena, Nature, Building engineering, Hail, Precipitation, Water ice, Siding, Insurance, Storm

Fortunately, an inventor from Westminster, Colo., has come up with a proactive approach for situations like that.

Key Points: 
  • Fortunately, an inventor from Westminster, Colo., has come up with a proactive approach for situations like that.
  • He developed HAILO HOME SHIELD to protect windows and siding from the impact of hail storm by providing a wind- and water-resistant barrier.
  • As such, it eliminates the expense for repair and replacement of damaged property, which reduces insurance claims and premiums.
  • "After seeing considerable amounts of damage to windows & siding in my community from recent hail storms," he said, "I wanted to be ready to help for future storms."

New Research Leads Homeowners to Better Protection from Severe Weather

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tisdag, maj 12, 2020
Meteorological phenomena, Meteorology, Weather hazards, Storm, Thunderstorm, Hail, Severe weather, Tornado

Now, in addition to helping homeowners guard against wind, FORTIFIED offers a solution to better protect against hailstorms too.

Key Points: 
  • Now, in addition to helping homeowners guard against wind, FORTIFIED offers a solution to better protect against hailstorms too.
  • Combined, FORTIFIED HomeHigh Wind & Hail helps homeowners in parts of the country that face multiple threats achieve extra protection from severe thunderstorms that generate high wind, hail, and tornadoes.
  • FORTIFIED HomeHigh Wind & Hail is based on the latest research conducted at IBHS's state-of-the art research center in Richburg, South Carolina.
  • FORTIFIED Home is a voluntary building standard that makes a home stronger and better able to resist the effects of severe weather.

NICB: Top 5 States For Hail Claims

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tisdag, april 28, 2020
Types of insurance, Meteorological phenomena, Precipitation, Storm, Home insurance, Nature, Hail, Meteorology

The report is based on a review of claims data from ISO ClaimSearch during the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019, totaling 2,769,362 hail loss claims.

Key Points: 
  • The report is based on a review of claims data from ISO ClaimSearch during the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019, totaling 2,769,362 hail loss claims.
  • The top five cities for hail loss claims during that period were Omaha, Neb.
  • Over the three years covered by this report, May had the highest monthly total for hail loss claims with 621,945 and June was next with 586,749.
  • Of the five policy types providing hail loss coverage, Personal Property-Homeowners was the most affected with 1,711,094 claims or 62% of the three-year total.

NICB and IBHS Partner to Combat Roofing Contractor Fraud

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måndag, mars 16, 2020
Meteorological phenomena, Precipitation, Nature, Hail, Storm, Water ice, Roofing, Richburg, Meteorology

At a state-of-the-art research center in Richburg, SC, IBHS researchers create hail with the same properties found in nature.

Key Points: 
  • At a state-of-the-art research center in Richburg, SC, IBHS researchers create hail with the same properties found in nature.
  • This information is used to make it easier for homeowners to select roofing products that can better withstand the severe weather risk in their area.
  • NICB experts recently joined IBHS researchers in the hail lab to examine the differences between a roof damaged by a hailstorm and a roof damaged by a contractor just looking to collect payment.
  • Often, we unfortunately see unscrupulous contractors adding to the challenge," said Dr. Anne Cope, chief engineer at IBHS.

Red Line Restoration and F-Wave™ Pay it Forward

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onsdag, mars 11, 2020
Building Systems, Other Philanthropy, Residential Building & Real Estate, Philanthropy, Construction & Property, Meteorological phenomena, Lipton, Nature, Cantillation, Hail, Drinks

When Ben Tewes of Red Line Restoration introduced me to Mrs. Lipton and explained the opportunity, I knew this was a project that F-Wave would want to participate in.

Key Points: 
  • When Ben Tewes of Red Line Restoration introduced me to Mrs. Lipton and explained the opportunity, I knew this was a project that F-Wave would want to participate in.
  • Red Line Restoration donated all of the other materials and labor for the project in order to make sure that Mrs. Lipton would receive a premium, hail resistant roof at no cost to her.
  • Mrs. Lipton now joins a growing number of Red Line Restoration customers who have installed F-Waves hail resistant line of REVIA Synthetic Shingles.
  • Red Line Restoration is located in the heart of the Denver metroplex and services clients across the front range.

InventHelp Presents Improved Vehicle Cover (SUU-582)

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måndag, februari 24, 2020
Meteorological phenomena, Weather hazards, Storm, Nature, Hail, Precipitation, Water ice, Meteorology

"I came up with the idea for this enhanced covering to keep any vehicle parked outdoors safe from harm, thereby reducing repair costs."

Key Points: 
  • "I came up with the idea for this enhanced covering to keep any vehicle parked outdoors safe from harm, thereby reducing repair costs."
  • He developed the HAIL MAT to protect a parked vehicle from damages caused by falling hailstones.
  • It keeps the vehicle from being dented, chipped or scratched, which reduces the need for costly repairs.
  • The invention offers added peace of mind when leaving a vehicle parked outdoors.

Understory Launches Hail Insurance for Automotive Dealers in Five New States

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torsdag, februari 13, 2020
Weather hazards, Economy, Meteorological phenomena, Finance, Types of insurance, Climate of Wisconsin, Understory, Hail, Insurance, Storm, Parametric insurance

MADISON, Wis., Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Understory, the first company to successfully offer parametric insurance for severe weather risks, has launched its supplemental hail insurance product for automotive dealers in five new states: Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wyoming.

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  • MADISON, Wis., Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Understory, the first company to successfully offer parametric insurance for severe weather risks, has launched its supplemental hail insurance product for automotive dealers in five new states: Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wyoming.
  • Auto Hail Safe from Understory is the first-ever parametric hail insurance product that allows automotive dealers to protect their vehicles from the rising cost of hail storm damage.
  • "We're excited to expand the reach of Auto Hail Safe into these five new states and offer a lifeline to auto dealers, whose businesses are increasingly impacted by hail storm damage," said Alex Kubicek, Understory co-founder and CEO.
  • Understory, based in Madison, Wisconsin, is the first company with proprietary sensors to successfully offer parametric insurance products covering severe weather risks like hail.

InventHelp Presents Vehicle Covering for Hailstorms (CKL-1225)

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måndag, januari 27, 2020
Meteorological phenomena, Weather hazards, Nature, Hail, Precipitation, Storm, Water ice, Ext JS, Meteorology

He developed HAIL PROTECTION COVERS to provide an effective way to protect a vehicle from damages caused by hailstones.

Key Points: 
  • He developed HAIL PROTECTION COVERS to provide an effective way to protect a vehicle from damages caused by hailstones.
  • It also avoids dents and dings to the vehicle body, and keeps glass from breaking.
  • Additionally, the cover is easy to apply and remove, and adaptable for use with any vehicle.
  • 18-CKL-1225, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.