If there s any extensive storm damage to your roof you ll want to call your insurer before you start looking into replacing it.
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Please be safe when inspecting your roof possibly view from a window inside the house or use binoculars from the ground.
This is often the most dangerous place for post storm damage as it can cause structural issues and is out of your line of vision.
One of these storm clusters was a beast of a hail storm in colorado.
Strong winds heavy rains scorching sun and massive snowfall your home s roof takes a beating 365 days a year.
In 2019 the united states experienced 5 396 large hail storms as documented by the noaa severe weather database.
The roofing is probably the majority of the damage but since the storm was the hail was so wind driven we have seen a lot of damaged windows and siding and gutters said jay hedrick.
While your roof is designed to withstand the elements some storms are more intense than others.
Detect signs of roof damage from hail.
In some cases you ll be able to make a claim for the costs of repairing it.
If the storm produced hail check for roof damage as well as siding damage.
Check for fallen trees or heavy debris loose or broken shingles and ice dams if it s a winter storm.
Signs of storm damage.
You will hear hail hitting your roof and.
The cumulative effect of all these annual and relentless weather events can cause leaks that create significant roof damage and can impact your home s interior.
Robert flores according to the national oceanic and atmospheric administration noaa there was a total of 4 611 hail storms in the united states during the year 2018 with 2019 ending on a higher number as of year end more than 5 396 hail events were recorded noaa.
Every year multiple hail storms cause billions of dollars of property damage.
The damage is also easier to detect than other types of storms hailstones can leave marks around your home and property including dings and dents on cars outdoor furniture and more.
That storm dropped a record setting 4 83 inch diameter hailstone in bethune colorado.
Stay safe avoid going on the roof to check for damage yourself and instead contact a professional roofer.
Hail damage commonly comes in the forms of dimples made by smaller chunks of hail that pound the outer layer of shingles.
There are signs to look for when you believe there may have been damage to your roof.
The insurer will send an expert out to examine your roof and determine whether this is the case for you.