Frozen Pipe Investigations

Frozen pipes are a common claim during the winter months.


The ensuing water damage can result in large losses and costly repairs. Knott Laboratory has extensive experience investigating the cause and origin of a freeze loss. We have tested many types of plumbing materials in our laboratory and our knowledge of frozen pipe conditions is excellent. We can determine if adequate heat was maintained through investigation of the building design and plumbing system, and through the use of heat loss calculations. Our freeze loss investigations can determine if the homeowner is at fault, if construction defects are present or if the event is a sudden and accidental loss.

Knott Laboratory can be onsite quickly and typically provide a written investigation report within a week. In addition to investigating the freeze loss, we can provide repair plans to restore damaged areas and check for code compliance.

Frozen pipes are not always simple. Contact Knott Laboratory for a speedy and comprehensive solution.

Publications List

The experts at Knott Laboratory have been published in many engineering journals. While most of these essays are quite detailed, these short abstracts express a summary of the overall papers that were published.

Forensic Engineering Use of Computer Animation and Graphics

Journal of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers
December, 2006

Newest Trends in Accident Reconstruction

The Lawyer’s LogBook, Vol. 2, No. 5
2013

Experts in the Field

Our forensic engineers are experts in accident reconstruction, failure analysis and cause & origin. Our forensic engineers work directly with our in-house animation department to create state-of-the-art forensic animations for use in court, arbitration, mediation or settlement negotiations.mediation or settlement negotiations.

Stanley C. Stoll, M.Eng., P.E., DFE, CFEI, CVFI

CEO - Principal Engineer

(970) 640-5928

Cade R. Caldwell, P.E.

Director of Engineering

(303) 925-1900

Jackson Beck, E.I.T.

Project Engineer

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Peter Korff, P.E.

Engineering Manager

(303) 925-1900

Brian Ice, B.S., E.I.T.

Project Engineer

(303) 925-1900

William “Bill” Seites-Rundlett, Ph.D.

Project Engineer

(303) 925-1900

Jesse Niethammer

Project Engineer

(303) 925-1900

Lane Feldeisen, E.I.

Project Engineer

(303) 925-1900

Samuel Dougherty, M.S., P.E.

Project Engineer

(303) 925-1900

Samuel R. Henning, P.E.

Engineering Manager

(303) 925-1900

Scott B. Hargrove, M.S., P.E.

Engineering Manager

(303) 925-1900

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Since 1982, Knott Laboratory has been providing comprehensive forensic engineering and computer animation services to reconstruct accidents.

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High Profile Cases

Knott Laboratory has become the leader in forensic engineering and computer animation by investigating high profile cases and conveying our analysis effectively during litigation.