Hail Damage and Roofing

Thunderstorms can be very damaging to personal property, especially when they produce high winds and large-sized hail. Hail forms whenever thunderstorm updrafts lift droplets of water high into the atmosphere. When the droplets get high enough, they freeze and then fall back to earth as hail. Depending on the speed of the updrafts, hail can vary in size from small pea or dime-size pellets to pieces as large as baseballs.

No matter the size, hail can cause significant damage to your roof, and it is incredibly important to have any damages repaired as quickly as possible to prevent further problems from developing. Contact an experienced roofing professional to assess the hail damage to your roof and provide you with the repairs you need as quickly as possible.

How to Identify Hail Damage on Your Roof

It can be hard to spot hail damage if you simply examine the shingles alone. The untrained eye may skip over signs of damage. To see the extent of your roof damage, be sure to check:

• Your gutters’ down spouts for a collection of shingle tile granules
• Your attic and around your ceiling for any leaks
• All the gutters for any damage. A good rule to follow is if you have gutter damage, the roof more than likely has some too.
• Vents and shingles on your roof. Only check these if you feel you can easily and safely get on your roof.

Oftentimes it is very hard to spot hail damage, or determine the extent of the damage done, so call a roofing professional today to make sure you have identified any and all roofing problems.

Contact Us

To speak with an Austin roofing expert, call AAA Mustang Roofing today at 512-650-9866.