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The next time you walk outside, take a moment to gaze up at your roof. What do you see? Do you see even shingles that are all laying flat? Or do you see shingles that are starting to curl and that are covered in moss? You can tell a lot about the condition of your roof just by looking at it. If you are at all concerned about the state of your roof, then your first call should be to a roofing contractor. They can evaluate the situation and recommend repairs or replacement as needed. Learn more about roofing and roofing contractors here on this website.

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Hail Damage: 3 Things Every Homeowner Should Know

2 June 2020

Lori Silva

Did you just experience your very first hail storm and not sure what to do about the potential damage to your roof? Here are 3 things to know about hail damage.

You Can't Judge Damage By The Hail Size Alone

A common mistake that homeowners make is looking at the diameter of the hail pieces that hit the ground and making a judgement about the damage to their roof. Unfortunately, this is the wrong way to go about dealing with a hail damage inspection. All it takes is hail no bigger than the width of a quarter to cause damage to your roof that is worth investigating. However, even small hail makes it worth taking a look at your roof for potential damage. A particular long hail storm can have a big impact on your roof that you may not realize unless it's inspected.

Know The Signs Of Roof Damage

Now that you've decided to visually inspect your roof, you're likely wondering what to look for. The first thing to inspect should be the gutters, since these metal pieces can become damaged by the impact of the hail. If you see dents in the metal, there is likely damage caused to the asphalt as well. Start by inspecting the granules of the hail closest to the edge of the roof. These are the shingles that will have taken the most damage, since all the hail will fall down the surface from the roof that hits the top. Does it look like the granules are missing from these shingles? If so, this is a big problem. Some companies, like SUNVEK, know that those granules help protect your home from UV light. The shingles are not only less efficient as a result, but more likely to be damaged in the future. Other damage to look for are small indentations that are the approximate size of the hail that fell. You should also look for shingles that are cracked or loose from the impact.

Learn How Damaged Roofing Material Is Repaired

Any shingles that are missing granules or are cracked must be replaced with brand new material. It will help to use the services of a professional roofing contractor in your area to do this, since tracking down similar looking shingles can be a tough job on its own. You don't want to get mismatched shingles that stick out like a sore thumb on your roof after they are installed.

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