There are only a handful
of weather conditions that can cause more damage to property than a
hail storm. Unfortunately, hail storms are a common occurrence in
Texas, making it important for state residents to understand how
hailstones affect various roofing materials.
According
to the Institute for Business and Home Safety, some materials prove
to be more hail-resistant than others. Architectural shingles, for
instance, withstood hail damage better than the standard three-tab
shingles, while metal
roofing sustained only cosmetic or superficial damage. Likewise,
the tests showed that older roofing materials, as well as unsupported
roofs, were more prone to hail damage than their newer and supported
counterparts.
Experts say it is not
easy to detect hail damage; it takes the trained eyes of
professionals to distinguish the difference between damage from
hailstorms and manufacturing defects or regular wear and tear
phenomenon. However, it is important to identify hail damage in
roofing for insurance claim purposes.
Likewise, some hail
damage may appear superficial, but can quickly deteriorate if not
properly fixed on time. Therefore, to facilitate insurance claims and
protect roofing from premature deterioration, it is best to call on
the services of roofing repair
experts once a hailstorm has passed.
