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Accurate Roofing Thickness Measurement: The Haag Panel & Membrane Gauge

ACCURATE ROOFING THICKNESS MEASUREMENT: THE HAAG PANEL & MEMBRANE GAUGE By Amber Prom, P.E., and Steve Smith, P.E. Whether you’re an engineer, insurance adjuster, roofing consultant, or contractor, if you commonly find yourself collecting data out in the field, you rely on a kit of tools to assist you.  From tape measures, cameras, levels, or chalk, the precision and reliability of your tools is crucial.  If your tools are unreliable, you can end up with an incorrect assessment and/or cost estimate. What is the Haag Panel & Membrane Gauge? The Haag Panel & Membrane Gauge (HPMG) is a unique tool that every field investigator should have at the ready when inspecting metal roofing panels or single-ply roofing.  While many inspectors measure metal roofing panel thickness using a standard sheet metal gauge, the HPMG has been carefully designed by Haag Research & Testing to accurately measure most every metal roofing panel you will

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Brianna Salvitti Selected for the 2025 PICG Claims Academy

Haag is proud to announce that Brianna Salvitti has been selected as a delegate for the 2025 PICG Claims Academy. This prestigious program brings together 27 top professionals for an immersive two-week experience in the London Market, providing hands-on exposure to Lloyd’s, brokers, managing agents, and advanced claims education. At Haag, we are committed to continuous learning and client-focused expertise, and Brianna’s selection reflects her dedication to upholding these values. Through this opportunity, she will gain invaluable insights, collaborate with industry leaders, and bring back enhanced expertise to better serve our clients. Haag is also proud to be a sponsor of the 2025 PICG Conference, which will take place in London on May 7th. We look forward to supporting this important industry event and engaging with global claims professionals. Please join us in congratulating Brianna on this well-earned achievement! We look forward to the knowledge and connections she will bring

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Forensic Meteorology: The Science Behind Weather-Related Claims and Litigation

Forensic Meteorology: The Science Behind Weather-Related Claims and Litigation For more than 100 years, Haag has been leading the way in forensic engineering innovation, but did you know that Haag has also been at the forefront of forensic meteorology for decades? The team of Haag Certified Consulting Meteorologists (CCM) is currently providing detailed scientific analysis, thorough reports, and effective courtroom communication in a climate of ever-increasing billion-dollar weather-related disasters.  The highest number of billion-dollar (CPI-Adjusted) disaster events on record for the United States happened in 2023 and 2024. The five-year average cost of these disasters has more than doubled in a decade and grown nearly eightfold since 2000.  Severe Convective Storms (SCS) with impacts including damaging hail, straight-line winds, derechos, and tornadoes are playing a larger role in U.S. property insurance costs. For instance, a derecho that swept through Houston, Texas, in May 2024, caused more damage to buildings than

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