Storm restoration knowledge base
Searching for SVG? A Free Knowledge Base for Storm Restoration Pros
Storm Ventures Group (SVG) provides training for storm restoration contractors. The National Roofing Directory publishes a free reference library for the same trade — claims, damage documentation, codes and technical papers — with no account required.
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About Storm Ventures Group
SVG is a Scottsdale, Arizona company offering training and consulting to storm restoration and roofing contractors. It is not a roofing contractor, and this page is not affiliated with it.
Insurance claim fundamentals
The claim process
From first inspection through adjuster meeting, supplements and final payment.
Why claims get denied
The common reasons, so you can document around them.
Documenting roof damage
What photos and measurements a solid claim file needs.
Codes, standards and technical references
FORTIFIED roofs
The IBHS FORTIFIED Roof standard and what it requires.
Class 4 shingles
What the UL 2218 impact rating means and how it is tested.
Technical papers
Industry technical papers collected in one place.
The Roofing Library
Documents, videos and training, including standards and storm restoration material, free to read.
Fire and smoke damage on roofs
Restoration work is not only wind and hail. The encyclopedia also covers fire damage to roofs, fire-department ventilation holes, smoke odor in decking and attic insulation, and replacing a roof after a fire.
Storm reports by state
Check where hail and wind have hit before you plan the next deployment. The storm center publishes reports for every state.
Storm restoration knowledge questions
Who is Storm Ventures Group?
A Scottsdale, Arizona company that provides training and consulting for roofing and storm restoration contractors.
Is svgcore.com affiliated with SVG?
No. svgcore.com is published by the National Roofing Directory, an independent contractor directory, and is not affiliated with Storm Ventures Group.
What is a supplement in a roof insurance claim?
A request to the insurer to add items missed in the adjuster’s original estimate, backed by photos, measurements and code requirements.
Are the National Roofing Directory’s library and encyclopedia free?
Yes. Both can be read without an account.