How Hail Affects Your Roof
What makes hail so difficult to deal with when it hits your roof is the way the damage can vary, no matter what size of hail falls, although the bigger the hailstones, usually the more severe the damage. On the same roof, you could have one section of shingles where maybe a few granules get knocked from the shingles, while another section might look like it’s been hit by a gun. Softball or larger hailstones can puncture a hole in the roof. Whatever the case may be, to get fast, reliable roof hail damage repair in Atlanta, GA, you can always count on the experienced crews at Colony Roofers.
What to do After It Hails
If you’ve had a severe storm with hail recently, as soon as possible after the storm passes, you’ll want to check your roof and document the damage. If possible, you’ll want to get pictures of the hailstones to get an idea of the size. All of this documentation will be provided to your insurance company on your roof damage claim. Even better, have professionals from Colony Roofers come out and inspect the roof for damage. As you inspect the roof, some of the things to look for that will indicate obvious hail damage:
- Hail hits will often appear black in color as hail tends to knock away granules on shingles. This will leave the felt below exposed to more damage.
- You may also see areas of asphalt that appear shiny.
- Feel around on your shingles. Soft spots that feel like bruises on a fruit usually indicate hail has damaged the roof.
- The damage will be random. There will be no discernible patterns.
While a few missing granules might not seem that bad, in reality, any hail damage can leave your roofing felt or underlayment exposed to other damage, especially leaks, although structural damage can occur because of particularly hard impacts. If no damage is immediately discernible, don’t just leave it alone. Let a professional check it out as hail damage isn’t always obvious to the untrained eye. If the hail damage goes unchecked, it might go unnoticed for several months until you find you have a leak or some other problem.
After you’ve documented everything and filed an insurance claim, if you have problems getting the full benefit of your claim from your insurance company, you can get help from Colony Roofers. We understand how to work with insurance companies to make sure your roof hail damage repair is fully covered.
Call Us Today
As soon as possible after a hailstorm, you’ll want to get any damage documented and repaired. For a leader in roof hail damage repair in Atlanta, GA, you’ll want to get a trusted professional like Colony Roofers. We offer a full range of roof repair services. Find out how we can help by calling (678) 365-3138
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