Hail can be incredibly destructive and cause a lot of damage to your property. Cars, windows, and even your roof can be damaged in a hail storm. Thankfully, there is insurance you can get to cover these damages. However, it’s important to be able to tell whether or not your damage was caused by hail before filing any claims. So how can you tell if your roof has hail damage? Here’s what you need to know!
What Causes Hail?
Certain geographical locations are more predisposed to hail than others. When certain conditions are met, hail is formed. Unfortunately, depending on where you live, those conditions may be met frequently, causing frequent bouts of hail. That being said, even places where hail is uncommon to have been known to receive high levels of hail.
Hail is caused when droplets of water freeze together in the upper portions of thunderstorm clouds. The heavier hail then plummets to the ground. Depending on the conditions, hail can drastically vary in size from small sleet to larger than a softball. Places with frequent thunderstorms may experience higher frequencies of hail, making it important to be able to identify hail damage.
How Can You Tell If Your Roof Has Hail Damage?
Depending on the type of shingles you have, your roof may react differently to hail. However, there are a few common traits that may clue you in about whether or not you have hail damage.
- Random marks and damage with no pattern
- Black spots where hail may have hit your roof
- Loss of granules
- Shiny spots
- Hail hits that are soft, like a bruised apple
If your roof has any of these symptoms, it’s likely that you have experienced hail damage to your home. Thankfully, while this may seem concerning, there are some simple and easy steps you can take to address the issue and get your roof repaired in no time!
What To Do If Your Roof Is Damaged By Hail
If you believe your roof has been damaged by hail, the first step is to call a professional contractor for a free roof inspection. Professional roofing contractors can let you know if your roof has been damaged by hail and how severe the issues are. Once you have a professional assessment, you can submit the report to your insurance agency.
While insurance may or may not cover the problem (depending on your plan), your roof still needs to be repaired. Your best course of action is to contact a disaster management recovery group. When it comes to your roof, it’s best not to take any chances. Unaddressed leaks can cause major flooding and greatly damage your home. Disaster management companies can easily fix your roof and ensure that you won’t have to deal with any unexpected problems down the road. Contact your local disaster management company today for a quote!
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Disaster Management Recovery Group is here to assess your storm damage and determine the next step. If you need a roofing evaluation or have suffered exterior damage due to storms or other natural disasters, contact us and schedule a storm damage evaluation and start on the road to recovery.
