Example scenarios

Problem. Record. Outcome.

How documenting first changes what gets built.

How to read these

These are example scenarios: typical situations written to show how our process works. They are not descriptions of specific jobs or customers. Real case studies, with owner permission and no names, will replace them over time.

Every case follows the same shape: problem → what we documented → outcome.

Example scenario · Residential

a 1920s Saint Paul home with recurring ice dams

Problem: The owner of an older two-story home sees ice dams every winter and water stains on an upstairs ceiling. A previous contractor proposed new shingles.
What we documented: The roof has two shingle layers, no ice and water protection at the eaves, blocked soffit vents and a bathroom fan venting into the attic. The shingles themselves still have some life in them. Photos, attic observations and measurements are recorded by location.
Outcome: The written record shows the problem is airflow and eave protection, not just shingles. The scope includes tear-off to the deck, ice and water protection at eaves and valleys, balanced intake and exhaust ventilation, and venting the bath fan outside. The owner keeps the record either way.

Example scenario · Agricultural

hail across a farmstead in central Minnesota

Problem: After a summer hailstorm, a farm family notices dented gutters on the house and wonders about the machine shed, shop and barn.
What we documented: Each building is walked and documented separately: shingle bruising on the house slopes facing the storm, dented vents and gutters, and hail dents and loosened fasteners on two of the three steel buildings. Pre-existing rust and wear are written down too.
Outcome: The owner gets one record covering every building on the site, with the storm-related conditions separated from age and wear. They use it to decide what to repair now and what to plan for, and to share with their adjuster at their request.

Example scenario · Commercial

a small commercial building with a leaking flat roof

Problem: A two-tenant commercial building has a leak that returns after every heavy rain. The owner has been patching the same area for two years.
What we documented: The membrane, seams, flashings and drains are documented by location. The leak traces to a failed flashing at a rooftop unit curb and a partially clogged drain; most of the membrane is in serviceable condition.
Outcome: Instead of a full replacement, the scope covers the curb flashing, drain work and targeted seam repairs, with a written plan for when the membrane will need replacement. The owner has numbers to budget against.

Request an inspection

The inspection costs you nothing. The record is yours whether or not you hire us.

Request an inspection Call 952.220.9026