Hail damage

Your roof is one of the most vulnerable areas on your house . One event that is experienced by many homeowners is hail damage. While hail rarely causes lost lives, it can shatter windows, leave dents and/or holes in your siding and most importantly, damaging your roof.

What causes a Roof to wear out?

Many factors play a role in the decaying process of a roof. This can include, but is not limited to, ultraviolet rays from the sun as well as extreme changes in temperature. Exposure to wind, snow, ice, rain, and even foot traffic on the roof are not considered helpful elements either.

A study shows the impact of hail on asphalt shingles ...

A report was found, on the Internet, depicting the details of many insurance companies and their adjusters quoting certain engineering companies . It stated that granular loss did not necessarily constitute damage to the asphalt shingles themselves. They tried explaining that the shingles are designed to lose granules, which is partly true. However, shingles that suffer accelerated granular loss due to hail storms are decreasing in product life and performance. The following report clearly states that granular loss that exposes the asphalt mat of a shingle, constitutes damage. Don't take our word for it, read it for yourself .

Effects of Hail on Asphalt Roofing Systems   note: Section 4a, definition of damage.

Marginal damage to your roof caused by hail

Hail causes millions of dollars in property damage every year. A significant percentage of roofs that are hit by hail never get replaced. This is mainly due to the fact that many home owners don't notice missing or fractured shingles from the ground. They do not feel the need to call their insurance company or have a roofer inspect their roof. Hail damage is insidious in nature and is not always visually evident . If this is left unchecked, this could cause major problems down the road.