C. Allan Kidd, RRC, EIT
Principal Consultant
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Expert QuestionS & AnswerS
After 40 years in roofing systems, what’s a recurring finding in your investigations that most people in the industry don’t expect?
The number of improperly installed roofs is staggering, especially in the residential market. Wind damage to commercial roofs is often the result of improperly installed edge details. During hurricane investigations, we continue to see properly designed and installed roofs perform well, while damage occurs to substandard construction at less than design wind speeds.
As someone who trains others in your discipline, what’s the most common mistake you see less experienced investigators make in property loss consulting?
Each claim must stand on its own merits, and the disposition of other claims in an area should have no bearing on the claim being investigated. A thorough investigation includes all the data collected at the site as well as forensic weather data. The insured or their representative can also provide valuable information that may help reach the correct conclusions.
What’s one piece of advice you find yourself giving clients over and over again?
“Let’s follow the facts and see where they lead.”
Background
Mr. Allan Kidd holds a B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering from North Carolina State University and has passed the EIT exam (now known as the FE exam). He has nearly 40 years of experience in the construction industry with a strong focus on commercial and residential roofing. His experience includes investigation and evaluation of existing low-sloped and steep-sloped commercial and residential roofing systems for building owners, managers, and insurance adjusters; project administration and quality assurance of single-ply, bituminous, shingle, and metal roof systems; preparing and reviewing plans, details, and specifications for roofing projects; non-destructive evaluations, including infrared, nuclear, and capacitance; forensic investigations and expert testimony; services to the insurance community including cause and origin for wind, hail, and moisture; questionable claims; and subrogation support. Mr. Kidd has met the requirements of both Windstorm and IAUA to serve as an umpire and appraiser on disputed insurance claims.
Mr. Kidd has been a member of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) (formally the Roof Consultants Institute) since 1988 and served an extended term on the Board of Directors of the Roof Consultants Institute, representing the southeast United States. He is active in the institute in many areas of IIBEC, including 9 years on the Peer Review Committee for IIBEC’s trade magazine Interface, and he is currently a member of the prestigious Technical Advisory Committee. IIBEC has recognized Mr. Kidd as a Registered Roof Consultant (RCC) since 1992. The RRC designation requires a minimum of 12 hours of roofing and/or waterproofing continuing education annually, and Mr. Kidd routinely exceeds this amount. IIBEC has utilized Mr. Kidd as an instructor for several of its educational courses. Mr. Kidd has been a member of the Carolina Chapter of IIBEC since its inception and served as the President. He recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the chapter.
In 1988, Mr. Kidd became the first liaison between the Roof Consultants Institute and the Roofing Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI) and has remained involved with RICOWI through the years as time has permitted. He has deployed with RICOWI on several hail and hurricane investigations.
Education and Certifications
- Aerospace Engineering, B.S.: NC State University (1986)
- Registered Roof Consultant: International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants
- Hail and Hurricane Investigation Program: Roofing Committee on Weather Issues
- Appraiser and Umpire Certification: Windstorm and IAUA (2023, 2019, 2016)