Roof Hail Damage Assessment

When assessing a roof for hail damage it s critical to be able to differentiate damage from hail and damage from natural weathering.

Roof hail damage assessment.

Our experts perform roof hail damage assessments of asphalt tile and wood shingles. Stx roofing and construction does hail damage assessments. Our elite inspectors have the training and experience to classify hail and its damage. When evaluating shingles for hail damage two types of damage are considered.

It also involves determining whether repair of individual shingles or shakes or roof system replacement on an entire slope or roof is the economical choice. Another type of functional damage is when the roof systems like expectancy has diminished significantly because of the hail impacts. Colorado springs roofers are familiar with hail. Additionally damage during construction transportation as well as manufacturing defects can often resemble damage from hail.

How do i know if my roof is damaged video is presented by a roof inspector checking the roof for hail damage. The inspector looks for bruising or dark spot on your shingles where granules are missing exposing the underlayment or fiberglass. Size of roof test square when reporting hail damage some inspectors suggest marking off a 10 x 10 test square area and counting the number of hits or marks ascribed to hail damage as a step in assessing the extent of hail damage to a roof. When warranted we assist with contractor estimate reviews and repair recommendations.

Latent damage may affect the function of the roof materials at a later time. The assessment procedure is based on determining whether there is hail caused damage and if so quantifying the amount of damage on each roof slope. Latent damage to shingles exist when the hailstone impact removes the protective mineral surface granules and exposes the asphaltic matrix to ultraviolet light. Latent damage and severe damage.

Ask them to clarify with you what the damage is and if the roof has real functional damage that has even created punctures or tears that may create a leak.