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Code Insights
Technical reporting for Colorado Springs homeowners navigating hail damage, insurance claims, and building code requirements.
PPRBD 2026 Code Update: Eave Protection & Drip Edge
The Pikes Peak Regional Building Department has updated Ice & Water shield requirements. Here is how to ensure your adjuster covers the upgrade.
Class 4 Impact Shingles: Is the USAA Discount Real?
We look at the actual premium math for Colorado Springs homeowners switching to Atlas Pinnacle Impact shingles. The discount is real — here's how to claim it.
Lorson Ranch Hail Path: Satellite Data Analysis
A forensic look at why certain pockets of Lorson Ranch saw 2-inch hail while others saw zero. Tracking the May 2025 storm cell — and what it means for your claim.
How to Read Your Xactimate Estimate (And Spot What's Missing)
Your carrier just sent an estimate. Before you accept, here is what every line item means — and which ones are almost certainly missing.
Colorado Springs Hail Season: When to File and When to Wait
The Front Range hail calendar isn't random. Knowing when Colorado Springs hail season peaks — and how long you have to file — can mean the difference between a paid claim and a missed one.
Drip Edge Is Never Optional: The Line Item Most Claims Miss
A $400–800 code-required line item that most insurance estimates miss entirely. Here is why drip edge belongs on every hail claim — and how to get it added.
Briargate Hail Pattern: Why Northern Colorado Springs Gets Hit First
Briargate isn't just northern Colorado Springs — it's a storm corridor. Here is why this planned community absorbs more hail events than the rest of the city, and what that means for homeowners.
The Low-Ball Settlement: How Carriers Minimize Hail Claims and How to Fight Back
The first settlement offer is almost never the right one. Here is the exact playbook carriers use to minimize hail claims — and the documentation strategy that counters it.
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