Hail can be damaging. These frozen chunks of ice are not just hard and heavy, they are projected towards buildings at an incredible speed of up to 170 km per hour or even faster during stormy weather. A large chunk of ice beaming down onto your roof at this incredible speed will undoubtedly cause some damage. Roofers always recommend inspecting your rooftop after every storm, especially after a hail storm. The damages caused by hail can easily cause a roof leak which can also result in water damage to your roof structure and ceiling.
If you want to inspect your roof for hail damage then you will first need to find out what the signs of hail damage are. Let’s take a look.
Rooftops are made from all sorts of materials. Even roof tiles can be made from metal, clay, natural stone, or concrete. The impact resistance of these materials varies quite a bit and some roof material types are much more vulnerable than others.
Clay roof tiles are very likely to be damaged during a hail storm. The impact can easily cause hairline cracks in the tiles and may even snap the tiles around the edge of the roof in half.
Metal roofs can also be damaged by hail, especially if the tiles are thin or if the tile design doesn’t offer enough impact resistance. In most cases, hail will form dents or small bumps but won’t break your roof tiles. However, dents around the edge of the tiles may result in water leaks.
Concrete holds up well during hail storms and is not too likely to become damaged. Large hail blocks and high speeds can, however, cause fractures in these tiles which may weaken them.
Slate roof tiles are quite tough and will withstand most weather conditions including typical hail. However, in extreme conditions where the icy boulders are particularly large or when the wind is very strong, the stone tiles can still be damaged. A bad hail storm can cause quite a bit of damage to these strong roof types.
It is always best to do a roof inspection after a storm. It is especially good to inspect your rooftop after a rainstorm. Here are some of the most common signs of damage that might occur during these icy storms.
Climbing onto your roof to inspect for hail can be very dangerous and usually isn’t worth your effort since hail damage can be so difficult to identify. If you suspect hail damage then it is best to call professionals from Unique Roofing & Home Improvements to come and do the inspection for you.
Our experienced roofers will identify any cracked or loose roof tiles, leaks, or other types of damage for you. Our team is also proficient enough to get any hail damage fully restored and will help you enhance your rooftop so your home can be protected when the next big storm hits. Give Unique Roofing & Home Improvements a call to find out more about our services or to book a roof inspection.
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