To the untrained eye, minor roof hail damage can often appear like normal wear and tear. However, it can cause your roof to age faster or result in water damage and other problems. The severity of hail damage depends on many factors, including the size of the hail, wind speed and direction, and the type of roof you have. While most asphalt shingle roofs stand up well against small or mild hail storms, large or excessive hail can lead to real problems. If your roof is already in poor condition, large hail could even puncture your roof. After the storm passes, walk around your home or climb up on a ladder to check for these signs of hail damage:
In addition to your roof, check your gutters, siding, air conditioner unit, chimney cap, and any other exterior parts of your property for damage. Be sure to document the damage with photographs for insurance purposes.
Hail storms can come and go quickly, sometimes with little warning. Often accompanied by rain or high winds, these storms can lead to extensive roof damage if not repaired in a timely manner. If you need hail damage roof repair in Dallas/Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Denver and Charleston, call the team at Orange Elephant Roofing & Construction at (833) 637-7663. We have repaired storm-damaged roofs throughout the DFW metroplex. No matter where you are located, we are happy to help get your roof back in top shape.
February 17, 2016