WHAT IS HAIL?
Hail is precipitation that is formed when updrafts in thunderstorms carry raindrops upward into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere and freezes into ice. Hailstones grow by colliding with super cooled water drops. Thunderstorms that have a strong updraft keep lifting the hailstones up to the top of the cloud so they continue to grow. The hail falls when the thunderstorms updraft can no longer support the weight of the ice. The stronger the updraft, the larger the hailstones can grow.
WHAT CAN STORM DAMAGE DO TO MY ROOF?
Hail and Wind damage is the primary cause of roof damage. Hail Damage to Asphalt Shingles occurs when the shingle suffers granule loss or bruising of the matting. Exposing the organic base center to ultraviolet rays can cause further deterioration of the material, shortening the life by up to 40%. Wind damage will cause the shingle to break the original seal of the shingle. Many homeowners think if the shingle is not missing that they do not have wind damage. This is not the case. Therefore, be sure to have one of our experienced technicians give you your free assessment.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF DAMAGE IS NOT REPAIRED?
Storm Damage that goes undetected can cause the roof to leak and possibly cause more damage in the future. Even if you are not experiencing leaks right now, you could still have significant storm damage that you are not aware of. It must be identified and addressed promptly to avoid future problems.
WILL MY INSURANCE COVER THE DAMAGE?
Homeowners insurance policies often cover hail damage to roofs. To learn more, check out our insurance coverage for roof repairs page or simply give us a call at 1-877-21-ROOF-1.