Top 10 Myths About Hail Damage
With nearly 30 years in the roofing industry, the seasoned experts at Weather Restoration Group have seen the results of Mother Nature’s most damaging acts. Our team is the trusted resource for countless property owners and the one they call for an inspection and repair after a hail storm. Over our many years of service to over a dozen communities, we have worked to increase understanding of hail damage and debunk the many myths that can cost property owners significant amounts of money.
Small hail does not cause damage
This is wholly untrue. Any size of hail can dent or damage the surface of your roof and lead to water leaks, moisture damage, and further corrosion and harm to the roof’s surface.
Hail damage is always easy to see
That is not always the case. Significant damage can be easy to spot. However, it requires a trained eye and years of expertise to see minor damage to the roof’s surface that will compound to create more significant issues.
A new roof is not susceptible to hail damage
Untrue again. A hail storm can damage all roofing materials and surfaces. The hail size and other weather conditions can increase the damage sustained by even a new roof.
Hail damage does not need to be immediately repaired
The longer you wait, the more costly the repair will become. Even minor hail damage degrades the surface of the roofing material. It will lead to additional damage and decay of the roof and possibly other parts of the roof structure and building. Immediate hail damage repairs eliminate the compounding of damage and repair costs.
Metal roofs cannot be damaged by hail
All roofs can be damaged by hail. Metal roofs will withstand more hail strikes than some other materials. However, the surface can be dented or compromised, creating leaks and moisture damage. Even minimal damage to the surface can result in corrosion and leaks in the future if not repaired quickly.
You can inspect a roof yourself for hail damage
But it is not worth the time and safety risk. A DIY roof inspection could alert you to significant damage. However, you are risking your safety, and without years of training and experience, you could easily miss the signs of roof damage that the staff at Weather Restoration Group would discover and correct.
Only roofing surfaces suffer hail damage
Believing this myth can be a costly mistake. The flashing and other components of your roof and other components on the roof can be damaged by hail. Air vents, skylights, and other equipment can sustain damage, leak, and create thousands of dollars in water damage.
Flat roofs are immune to hail damage
Again, all roofs can be damaged by hail. TPO and PVC roofing surfaces appear softer and more flexible than metal roofs. However, they can be bruised or punctured by hail and must be inspected after any hail storm, just like any other roofing surface.
Hail damage is not an emergency issue
Any damage or potential damage to your roof should be considered an emergency as it is the only protection your home or commercial structure has from adverse weather. The team at Weather Restoration Group will respond rapidly and provide a professional evaluation and repair options for any hail damage to prevent added harm and more costly repairs.
I can repair any hail damage to my roof instead of making an insurance claim
Unless you have worked as a professional roofer, this is not a wise or cost-effective solution. The team at Weather Restoration Group has decades of combined expertise in repairing all roofing surfaces to standards that will meet all insurance requirements.
Please contact the experts at Weather Restoration Group if you have any questions or concerns about the integrity of your roof due to hail or any other possible damage.
We will continue to strive to deliver the fastest and highest quality services while eliminating the myths and rumors that lead property owners to make poor choices or the wrong choices when addressing hail damage or the possibility of hail damage to their roofs. The most common misconceptions include:
