Join VERTEX’s expert on March 20, 2026, for a live webinar exploring how drainage conditions can contribute to roof collapse events, and how those conditions are evaluated in forensic investigations and property claims.
Details:
Topic: Drainage Deficiency-Related Roof Collapses
Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM ET (90 Minutes)
Speaker:
- Steve Mickelson, PE, SE, MBA, MCP – Forensics Division Manager
What You’ll Learn:
- Key terminology related to drainage deficiency and roof performance, including ponding, positive roof drainage, and ponding instability
- How slope, structural deflection, and drainage configuration affect the likelihood of roof collapse
- The role of site inspection observations, historical aerial imagery, and additional research in understanding collapse mechanisms
- How building code provisions and design rainfall data compare to day-of-loss conditions in two real-world case studies
- Practical areas of interest to explore during a drainage-related roof collapse investigation, from permits and reroofing history to maintenance and recordkeeping
CE Credits:
- Approved: 1.0 CE (Florida), 1.0 CE (Texas)
- Note: Attendance for the full 60 minutes is required to receive credit.
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The Author
Steven Mickelson
PE, SE, MBA, MCP
Forensics Division Manager
Steve Mickelson brings more than 26 years of experience in professional engineering disciplines including forensic engineering explorations, management, construction observation, and building analysis and design.