It may not catch your attention, concern or curiosity like a hurricane or tornado event, but hail is consistently one of the most damaging weather events each and every year. Hail damage costs homeowners and insurance companies BILLIONS in each year. It is very important for homeowners to know how to recognize hail damage to their roof, and have it inspected soon after with a Denver Roofing Contractor.
The Impacts of a Hailstorm on Your Roof
Damage to your roof shingles can happen with hail the size of a quarter, or one-inch in diameter. Powerful winds only make the overall damage potential worse since the hail will fall faster and blow in various directions. The rate of dropping hailstones depends on its size. Quarter-size hail drops around 20 mph, while baseball-sized hail can drop at speeds of up to 80 MPH and even faster!
When to Get an Inspection
Hail damage to a roof can be difficult to discern from the ground of a home, so it rarely ever crosses a homeowners mind. However, even though you cannot detect damage by standing on your lawn and looking at your roof does not mean you are in the clear.
As a homeowner, having your roof examined by a Denver Roof Repair expert following a hail storm or major weather event should be the highest priority. The longer you delay repairs, the more serious things will become, and here is why:
- When hail strikes an asphalt shingle, it frequently wears off the protective granular coating. Once they are all gone, the defending layer beneath is exposed to the elements.
- UV rays from the sun will make the exposed areas weaker and brittle. These spots are highly susceptible to creating a roof leak.
- Once a leaky roof happens, a whole slew of other problems can follow such as mold growth, electrical concerns, and water damage to your ceiling and walls. This can happen really fast and is usually not detected at first.
Insurance companies consider it to be a homeowners duty to maintain the condition of their home and take precautionary measures to prevent leaks with a professional Denver roofer. Don’t wait until your roof is leaking to try and make a claim, you will most likely be paying the bill out of your own pocket if you do. Preventing further damage to your home is why many insurance companies have time constraints from the time of initial damage to file a claim, and most policies will say that claims should be filed immediately or ASAP in the details.
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Unpredictable storms produce unpredictable problems. Hiring the best Denver roofing company to check the integrity of your roof is very important. We have a confirmed history with excellent reviews, sound workmanship, and we can guarantee you professional and competent service that would be challenging to find in another Denver roofing contractor.