Hail storms can be a common occurrence in Texas, especially during the spring and summer months. While they can be exciting to watch, they can also cause significant damage to your property, particularly your roof.
In this blog post, we'll discuss how hail damages roofs in Texas, why it's important to have your property inspected after a storm, and the potential risks of not fixing the damage.
How Hail Damages Roofs in Texas:
Hail can be a destructive force, and when it comes into contact with your roof at over 100MPH, it can cause a range of damages. The size, density, and velocity of the hailstones can all impact the severity of the damage. Some of the most common types of damage caused by hail include:
Shingle Damage: Hail can cause bruises, cracks, and holes in your shingles, which can lead to water leaks and other issues down the road.
Granule Loss: Hail can knock off the granules on the surface of your shingles, which can weaken the protective layer and expose the asphalt layer underneath to UV rays and other environmental factors.
Bruising: Hail can cause indentations or bruises on your roof, which can lead to deterioration and eventually compromise the structural integrity of the roof.
Why Inspections are important:
Most homeowners don't realize they carry (Property Insurance) not (Roof Insurance). After a hail storm, it's important to have your property inspected by a qualified professional. You should have your roof, gutters, siding, garage doors, windows, fencing, pool equipment, pool tile, playset, and several other items on the property that may have been damaged after a storm.
Did you know that shingles are made up of 3 main components? Asphalt, Granules, and Fiberglass. When the hail strikes your shingle it can break the fiberglass mat, or remove the granules which give your shingle the color and UV Protection from sun exposure. Without the granules protecting the black asphalt, the shingles, melt and cook from the inside out. Even if you don't notice any visible damage, there could still be underlying issues that can lead to significant problems down the road. A professional inspection can identify any damage to your roof, gutters, siding, or other parts of your property, and provide you with a detailed report of the findings.
Not Fixing the Damage Can Lead to Further Issues:
If you neglect to fix the damage caused by hail, you could be setting yourself up for even bigger problems down the road. Water leaks, mold growth, and structural damage are just a few of the potential risks associated with unaddressed hail damage. Additionally, if you need to file an insurance claim for the damage, waiting too long can reduce your chances of receiving full coverage, or even losing coverage.
In Conclusion:
Hail storms can cause significant damage to your property, particularly your roof. It's important to have your property inspected by a qualified professional after a hail storm, even if you don't notice any visible damage. If you do find damage, it's important to have it fixed as soon as possible to avoid more significant problems down the road.
We hope this helps provide you with more insight, and that you will give us a call for a complimentary property inspection.
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