Roof Hail Damage Assessment

Our elite inspectors have the training and experience to classify hail and its damage.

Roof hail damage assessment.

Latent damage to shingles exist when the hailstone impact removes the protective mineral surface granules and exposes the asphaltic matrix to ultraviolet light. When evaluating shingles for hail damage two types of damage are considered. Latent damage and severe damage. Colorado springs roofers are familiar with hail.

When assessing a roof for hail damage it s critical to be able to differentiate damage from hail and damage from natural weathering. Ask them to clarify with you what the damage is and if the roof has real functional damage that has even created punctures or tears that may create a leak. How do i know if my roof is damaged video is presented by a roof inspector checking the roof for hail damage. We can also evaluate damage to metal modified bitumen and other residential and commercial roof systems.

Our experts perform roof hail damage assessments of asphalt tile and wood shingles. Latent damage may affect the function of the roof materials at a later time. When the inspector from your insurance company comes over to inspect your roof they are usually looking for prominent hail damage or other weather related damage to your roof. When warranted we assist with contractor estimate reviews and repair recommendations.

Stx roofing and construction does hail damage assessments. The assessment procedure is based on determining whether there is hail caused damage and if so quantifying the amount of damage on each roof slope. Another type of functional damage is when the roof systems like expectancy has diminished significantly because of the hail impacts. The inspector looks for bruising or dark spot on your shingles where granules are missing exposing the underlayment or fiberglass.

Additionally damage during construction transportation as well as manufacturing defects can often resemble damage from hail.