
Matthew Eversole
PE
Forensic Engineer
CivilStructural Engineering Services
SPECIALTIES
Building envelope; Commercial and low-slope roof system damage analyses and restoration; Loss-related building code upgrades; Construction defect; Storm damage: hail, water, wind; Foundations; Root failure cause; Date of damages determinations; Conceptual repair recommendations; Construction document reviews; Moisture intrusion; Building Envelope Failure Analyses; Premises Liability; Expert Witness and Litigation Services
Biography
Matt is a Licensed Professional Engineer with five years of experience in forensic engineering and damage assessment, and litigation support. He has conducted and/or participated in numerous forensic evaluations on residential and commercial structures involving large-scale losses, as well as losses resulting from CAT events.
Matt’s experience and training on matters related to roofing and building envelopes has included roof and building envelope failure analyses, damage assessments, scope of repair determinations, construction defect analyses, and foundation movement analyses. He provides in-depth field investigations and documentation, historical review of building behaviors and various construction methods, and field testing of building envelope components. Additionally, his skill set includes high-level consulting with insurance-based clients to help them navigate loss-related building code upgrade demands. Matt’s project involvement includes fire, impact, and storm-related damage analysis across many different types of facilities including commercial properties, manufacturing complexes, shopping malls, churches, multi-family facilities, private residences, and many others. This variety of facilities has encompassed many different roof types and a wide array of roofing assemblies.
