Saturday, June 1, 2013

Hail damage - Any Solution?

When the roofing company assesses the roof for damage conditions you or an insurance agent will need to look for signs of the following,
  • Indentations in the shingles- The indentations will either be half-moon or round in shape. Sometimes you may not see the problem. You may have to take a shingle and feel the underside for the damages.
  • Tears in the shingles- The areas that may sustain these tears are butt edges of the shingle, ridges, hips, and the sides of the dragon's teeth. However, the worse damages from a hail storm can be n a reproof that has irregular surface support.
  • Excessive Granule Loss- If you see spots where the granules are gone on your shingles check around the gutters and on the ground. Other areas that can be affected from damage are cars, trees, shrubs, windows, and skylights.
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Hail damage can sometimes be visible and sometimes you may not see the damage until it is too late. The damage to your roof can be anywhere from a soft spot to a hole in your roof. Hail can cause dents, marks, and holes and this type of hail damage needs to be treated before a small problem turns into a larger problem. If the hail damage roof is left unattended this could cause water to be able to leak into the roof and cause severe water damage to your home. Cars can sustain dents, cracks, and even cracked or broken windows. You will need to contact your insurance agent as soon as possible in order to get an assessment on the damages caused by the hail and to make sure your insurance will cover the damages.


One thing to remember when you suffer from a hail damaged roof, make sure you chose a good accredited roof repair services Chicago roofer to replace your roof. Make sure to put a new roof on your home if your insurance allows for it. Putting a new layer on top of an older, damaged layer can cause problems in the future. A hail damage roof needs to be tended to properly the first time in order to keep from having to re-do the roof later and having to be out more money because it was not repaired properly the first time.

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