Hail Roof Damage? - Other Indicators

Texas keeps getting hit, hard!  For the past three years, Texas has been leading the nation for wind/hail damage - by quite a margin!  In 2016, Texas saw its costliest hail storm and, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) the number of hail storms continues to rise.

The hail storms of April 10 - 12, 2016, were the costliest not only in Texas history, but in U.S. history.  They dropped up to grapefruit-sized hail and caused a combined damage total of 3.5 billion dollars!  It was really easy to see the damage caused by those storms!

Thank heavens not all hail storms are like those!  However, even hail that is much, much smaller can also cause roof damage.  It's not always easy to see that damage, especially from the ground.

Even though you are not going to be able to tell if your roof is damaged from the ground, there are things you can look for that may give you an idea of whether or not you are going to need a roof repair or if you will need to replace the whole roof.

1) One of the first things you may notice will be your deck or fence posts.  Decks and fence posts may show fresh wood scrapes from hail impact, dents, or splintered wood. Vinyl fencing may have holes or cracks. Fencing may be covered by insurance.




2)  Additionally, you may notice damaged mailboxes or dents in air conditioners. Plastic mailboxes may have holes or cracks while metal mailboxes may show small dents. Be sure to check the shed, patio cover, porch, and anything else that the insurance may cover. They will also show damage.


3) Check the home’s siding and windowsills/casings for dents, dings or other signs of impact. If there’s significant damage to the roof, there will most likely be damage to these items as well.  Sometimes you need to look closely to see the damage.  Other times it's easily apparent.  The more apparent it is, the more likely you have significant damage to your roof.

4) Look for dented gutters, gutter screens, or downspouts.  Generally, they will also receive damage if your roof has sustained damage, not always, but generally.  Even small dents indicate damage.

These are just some of the other indicators that your roof has sustained damage to the extent it may need to be replaced.  While most of the pictures show extreme damage, again, even small impacts can be enough to ruin the integrity of your roof and may indicate the need for replacement.  If you have seen any of these signs of hail damage, it's a good idea to call Lowry Roofing Co for a free inspection/estimate and have them assess the integrity of your roof.  Be sure it's in good solid condition before the next onslaught of Texas storms!