Many people don’t think twice about their roof during a hail storm — they’re just glad it’s there to protect them! However, hailstones can cause irreparable damage to your roof, which should definitely be addressed as soon as possible. New View Roofing offers professional hail damage repair services, so contact us today for a free roof inspection if you’re worried about the condition of your roof after a hail storm has passed.
You can also check for hail damage to your roof by performing a visual inspection, which you can do on your own before the professional roofing contractors get there. Walk around the perimeter of your home and look for anything that seems out of place, like sagging or missing shingles. You should also check your attic for internal damage, as this can be just one of many tell-tale signs that hail damage has occurred.
Bald Spots
The bigger a hailstone is, the more likely it is to dislodge or loosen the granules that protect your roof’s shingles. This can cause “bald spots” on the roof, which creates an aesthetic issue as well as a structural support issue. All it takes is one hailstone hitting the roof at an awkward angle for your shingles to get damaged. If you notice these bald spots forming on your roof after a hail storm, don’t hold off on calling a professional team of contractors like New View Roofing.
Fractured Shingles
Impact damage is a very real thing. During a hailstorm, hailstones can hit your roof’s shingles so hard that they can sometimes crack. Water is then able to seep through these cracks and cause problems like leaks and water damage. Thankfully, New View Roofing is here to help! Not only will they fix the existing damage, but they will also take extra measures in order to make sure your roof will hold up just fine during the next hailstorm.
Dented Gutters, Downspouts, and Flashing
Dents happen, and they are practically unavoidable in the case of a hailstorm. You should always visually inspect your home after a storm has occurred to make sure there aren’t any major dents in your roof’s gutter system or flashing. If the hailstones in question were particularly big, you’re probably going to want to call a professional to come and take a look at your roof.
Loose Debris on Your Roof
The debris that flies around during a storm — especially tree branches and small rocks — can knock the shingles right off your roof. It can also shake the shingle granules loose, which can lead to bald spots. If you notice a lot of debris and loose shingles on your roof, call New View Roofing as soon as possible so that we can assess the damage.
