Hail damage commonly appears as small impact points, hollow and soft, but can lead to bigger issues, such as water infiltration and premature deterioration. Hailstones, small or large in size, can swiftly lead to granule and shingle loss as they can cause pieces of low-grade shingles to crack. Luckily, with the right roofing choice, you can avoid having to deal with potential hail damage problems.
Hail damage occurs during a serious hailstorm. Small pieces of ice land on roofing shingles at a high speed, sometimes reaching 100 miles per hour, and cause cosmetic damage like bruising and fracturing to several areas on your roof. Damage from hail can sometimes lead to an entire roof replacement or costly repairs.
Hail damage is concerning because of a few reasons. For one, it speeds up the breakdown and aging of roofing shingles, resulting in a shorter life expectancy. It also causes roofing materials to become ineffective during extreme weather conditions, leading to emergency residential roofing services. So, if a torrential downpour hits your area, previous damage from hail that was left unaddressed for a long time could be the root cause of total roof failure.
There is no easy way to prevent hail damage. Since hail can rain down on roofs at high speeds, it typically makes roofs significantly vulnerable to cracks and dents, especially when the roofs are approaching the end of their service life.
Make sure to find a reliable roofing contractor to help replace your old roof with strong, weather-resistant roofing materials that are engineered to withstand hail. A roof made of Class 4 asphalt shingles or metal can withstand a hailstorm more effectively than others. You may also consider getting modified asphalt shingles as they are made with a unique rubber compound – a quality that gives your roof a tremendous level of impact resistance.
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