In most cases it actually takes years for you to see the damage inside the house. But by then the damage has already escalated…
Crack shingles, chip paint and/or dent siding, causing water to seep into walls, compromising the structural integrity of your home and creating safety hazards such as mold and mildew.
Hail damage can often be hard to spot, particularly from the ground. Damage inside the home (water stains, etc.) may not become visible until years after the storm. By that time, the damages (and the cost to repair them) will have escalated dramatically.
Roof hail damage can be random with no discernible pattern. Hail damage to asphalt and composition shingles can look very different that hail damage on wood shingles.
Here are some telltale signs to look for:
This includes hail divots that are black in color or are soft to the touch, like a bruise on an apple. Look for any loss of granules, visible damage to the shingle and asphalt and/or mat that appears shiny.
Look for any splits in shingles that are brown/orange in color, have sharp corners/edges or those that have little to no deterioration at the edge. Other issues include impact marks or dents along the splits.
Changes in wind conditions and direction can affect the location and severity of hail impacts. nearby barriers such as other homes and trees can reduce the ability of hail to cause damage. Factors such as your home’s construction materials and the pitch of your roof will help determine if your property is damaged by hail. In addition, the size, density and speed of the hailstones will determine how much damage your roof sustains.
When you work with a team of professionals like 10 Exteriors, we take care of all the logistical details and repair/replacement work that needs to happen. Going it alone means tackling all those tasks yourself. For example, you’d have to:
The easier (and far more cost-effective) option is to hire a team of roofing experts with years of experience who can guide you through each step of the roof restoration/replacement process, from dealing with the insurance company to the actual work itself.
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