Like other kinds of precipitation, hailstones are uniquely destructive. When left unchecked, the damage hail causes can shorten the lifespan of your roof without you realizing it. So, you need to pay attention to possible signs of hail damage.
Splits
Wood shingles are durable, but they can be brittle. High-velocity hail can crack parts of your roof upon impact. The affected areas have an orange or brown color with random patterns.
Hail is not behind every cracked wood shingle. It is hail damage if the splits have sharp edges and corners in areas that are considered structurally sound.
Dark Marks
On asphalt shingles, localized loss of granules can be indicative of hail-caused abrasion. The affected spots may look shiny, suggesting that the substrate of the shingle is exposed. Dynasty Restoration Inc. admits that these marks are typically black so they can be hard to detect in shingles with dark granules.
Dents
While metal roofing components are strong, they are malleable. They can stay in one piece after a ferocious hailstorm, but expect them to have some dents.
If you have a metal roof, you may only need to spend on hail and water damage restoration to fix aesthetic imperfections. The same can’t be said, however, when the hailstorm affected the form of your gutters and downspouts. Any deformation may compromise your roof’s drainage system so you can’t neglect the damage.
During hail season, Dynasty Restoration Inc. is the name you can trust. Let us handle your roof restoration needs to put everything back to normal and to ensure that you get adequately compensated by your insurance company. Call us at (402) 205-2877 now to get a free estimate!
