Roof Hail Damage

* Many times evidence of hail is seen from the ground. We inspect window screens, window beading, siding, gutters, oxidized metal surfaces, fences, sidewalks and mailboxes before we inspect the roof. If we find collateral damage at ground level, it is likely the roof is damaged.
* Sometimes we find no evidence of hail on the ground, yet we still find damage to the roof.
* Even if there is no collateral damage on the ground, the roof should still be inspected. Our inspectors will conduct a roof top examination of the shingles to determine actual hail damage to the roof.

* Call Integrity Roofing and Painting for a professional roof inspection. If significant hail damage is noted, we would encourage you to file an insurance claim and sign up for the Integrity Roof Solution. If you have minimal hail damage we will make suggestions depending upon the age of the roof and what is best for you.
* It is best to have an experienced insurance restoration contractor inspect your roof prior to notifying the insurance company. If roof is damaged, it is to your advantage to have your personal advocate meet with the insurance adjuster during the initial inspection.

* Small hail and soft hail typically do not damage a roof.
* Nickel size hail and larger can damage an older shingle.
* Golf ball size hard hail lasting for five minutes and longer will typically damage most roofs.
* Small hail driven by high winds for a long period of time can damage your roof.

* Most hail damage will create a bruise in an asphalt shingle.
* Some hail damaged shingles will have small craters on the surface.
* The shingles surface will have areas of crushed granules where the hailstone impacted the shingle.
* Sometimes hail stones can actually cut through the hip and ridge cap creating holes in your shingles.

* Hail damage can create current and futures leaks.
* Hail damage will expose the bitumen to ultraviolet rays thus degrading the shingle.
* Hail damage will void most shingle warranties.
* Hail damage creates an economic burden on the homeowner unless the damage is repaired within the time guidelines of the insurance company.
* Hail will accelerate granular loss.
* Hail will accelerate shingle aging.

* Homeowner’s policies are in place to protect the insured from a financial loss.
* Your policy provides coverage for a sudden catastrophic event such as hail.
* Coverage under an Act of God falls under the category of a “no-fault claim.” Most of the time, these claims are not held against you.
* If you have significant hail damage to your roof your insurance carrier has a fiduciary responsibility to replace your roof with like kind.
* If you have minimal hail damage on a newer roof your insurance carrier may decline roof replacement.
* We offer Hail Impact Resistant Roofing upgrades that can result in insurance premium discounts.
* More information on the insurance claims process may be found here.