Identifying Hail Damage

5/25/2022 (Permalink)

Check your roof for signs of damage after a hail storm.

Most people associate hail storms with vehicle damage, but they can also cause significant damage to a home. Hail predominantly impacts the roof of a home. A compromised roof can lead to costly water damage.

Here’s how to identify hail damage based on your roofing material:

On Asphalt and Composition Shingles

• Random damage with no discernable pattern.
• Hail hits that are black in color.
• Loss of granules, which may expose the roof felt.
• Asphalt and/or mat that appears shiny.
• Hail hits that are soft to the touch, like the bruise on an apple.

On Wood Shingles

• Random damage with no discernable pattern.
• A split in the shingle that is brown/orange in color.
• A split in the shingle that has sharp corners and edges.
• A split in the shingle that has little to no deterioration at the edges.
• Impact marks or dents along the splits.

Be sure to check your roof for damage after a hail storm. If you detect significant damage, contact a roofing company immediately.

For water damage cleanup and drying services, contact the professionals at 1-800-SERVPRO.