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clockwise rule

Room-by-Room Damage Documentation: Don’t Miss Hidden Issues

Feb 17, 2026 by Rowan Hale
How To Document Damage Room By Room

Follow the “Clockwise Rule” to create a continuous visual map of the room so reviewers never have to guess where they are looking. Use the “Wide, Medium, Tight” sequence for every point of damage to provide necessary context, scale, and material detail. Track the vertical path of water or smoke from the floor up to … Read more

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