Hail Damage
Posted on May 8, 2023 at 6:53 pm | Uncategorized
It starts like any other spring storm until you hear that telltale sound – pinging at first and then louder and louder. Hail. Hail forms when updrafts in a thunderstorm carry raindrops up into the cold regions of the atmosphere. Hail is different from an ice storm which typically occurs in cold weather.
Hailstones grow when they collide with other freezing rain drops and they fall when they become too heavy for the updraft to support. Wind driven hailstones are typically smaller while larger chunks of hail fall closer to the updraft itself. The largest hailstone recorded fell in South Dakota and was 8 inches in diameter and over a pound in weight.
Hail, especially wind-driven hail, can cause significant damages to cars, trees and homes. Homes can suffer hail damage on siding and roofs. Millions of dollars of damage is caused by hailstorms every year.
Even a small amount of hail damage can affect your roof in substantial ways. Small hail damage may leave dents or marks and remove the protective granules from the shingles. Each day light shines on the weakened parts of the damaged shingles – further weakening them and making them more brittle. Then as winter approaches those weak, brittle shingles can crack – possibly leading to leaks.
If you suspect your home suffered any damage in a recent storm, don’t wait! Have Phoenix Roofing complete a free roof inspection to ensure your roof is up to standards. Any damage can be expertly and efficiently taken care of. Contact Phoenix Roofing today for your free inspection.
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