Hail is among the most damaging and most
powerful forces of nature – the ice balls that hit your roof fall at high
speeds and can cause huge impact and damage, even in the case of pea-sized
hail. Here are some signs of hail damage that you need to pay attention to:
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Dents and dimples – round
dents are among the most common signs to indicate that your roof has sustained
hail damage. The issue is the easiest to spot on metal surfaces, such as on
metal roofing covers, on gutters, downspouts and dents, but it can be the form
in which hail damage manifests on shingle roofs as well;
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Missing shingle granules – the
topmost layer of roofing shingles usually consists of small mineral granules
that play the role of protecting the shingles from the elements. If the roof
inspection performed after a hailstorm reveals shingles that are no longer
covered in the granules, the issue is a sure sign of hail damage;
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Cracks – hailstone can cause
cracks in any roofing material, clay and cement tiles and shingles being the
most sensitive to such damage;
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Missing pieces – hail is
usually associated with wind, too and the two forces together can sweep off
even the strongest, best-installed roof component. Employ contractors with experience in roofing Crystal Lake homes to get the repairs done properly.
