Hail can wreak havoc on a roof or even siding spreading damage indiscriminately across the exterior of your house.
How it looks a damaging roof.
Then one day you have a roofer knocking at your door claiming he just couldn t help but notice the damage on your roof.
So in the interest of not letting it get that far what does hail damage look like on roof shingles.
Depending on the length of the storm you may be missing just a few shingles.
Your roof seems like it s in fine shape even after a big storm.
Take a look at your outdoor furniture.
While shingles are installed using nails to ensure that they will stay put high wind speeds can cause them to loosen and eventually fall off your roof.
How to check for roof wind damage perform an outdoor inspection.
Three look for damage to air conditioners or other outdoor items.
What does hail damage look like on a roof.
While your roof is designed to withstand the elements some storms are more intense than others.
Signs of storm damage.
There are several types of damage high winds can cause to your roof including leaks missing shingles and gutter problems.
Hail will crack or put holes in plastic yard furniture.
There are signs to look for when you believe there may have been damage to your roof.
Shingles roofs especially take a beating during high winds despite most being rated to withstand 90 mph winds.
If this type of damage is localized i e it covers less than 30 percent of the entire roof roofing repairs might be able to address the problem.
Hail is usually accompanied by high winds.
What does hail damage look like on a roof.
Look also at any other exposed metal surfaces like metal fascia on the roof eaves for signs of hail damage impact even if it looks like a faint ding.
Look for broken bits or loose shingles that may have fallen off around the house and in the yard.
What does wind damage look like on a roof.
The visual signs of hail damage vary depending on the materials of the roof.
It typically appears with missing shingles.
In the long run it can lead to the classic bucket under ceiling leaks situation.
Even if your roof looks perfectly fine from the outside and there are seemingly no leaks it s important to get it inspected if you ve experienced a major weather event or similar occurrence that could cause damage to your roof there are issues only an experienced roofing specialist could uncover.
If you see shingles in the yard you may have wind or hail damage on the roof.
Look for missing and damaged shingles damaged shingles might be curled cracked or torn on your roof or around your property.
Damage to your roof can begin at around 50 mph so you should know how to check your roof for such damage.