When Hail Storms Do a Number on Your Roof

Severe weather can cause damage to houses in many ways. Siding and roofs typically sustain the most damage from storms. One of the most damaging factors of extreme weather is hail. Hail storms can really do a number on your roof. If your home takes on storm damage from hail, remember that you can count on Summit Roofing for all things roofing in Round Rock, TX. Below, we’ll help you navigate through the roof repair or replacement process.

Inspection: After a Hail Storm

It’s always a good idea to have your roof inspected after a hail storm. Not every hail storm causes damage but storms with substantial-sized hail should always be taken seriously. Pea-sized hail can be damaging but anything larger than a quarter can really cause problems. You should have a roofing inspection performed after a strong storm. If you notice any new damage to the siding or to vehicles that were parked outside, there is a good chance there is also damage to your roof.

Assessment: How Can a Roof Be Damaged By Hail?

Large hail can actually put small holes or cracks in your asphalt shingles. The cracked shingles cannot adequately protect your roof from bad weather anymore. This means water can get into your home. If you notice any missing shingles or if your roof took on damage from a hail storm, you will need a roofing contractor to let you know which route to take for fixing the damaged roof.

Your Roof Is Damaged From Hail; Now What?

Once a roofer has been up on your roof they will be able to go over the extent of the damage to your roof. You typically will have two options, one would be repair and one would be replacement.

Repairs

With roof repair, your roof did not take on enough damage to require replacement. This is the most cost-effective way to fix your roof. At Summit Roofing, we can repair damaged areas so that the integrity of your entire roof is not compromised.

Replacement

Roof replacement is necessary when the entire roof incurs extensive damage or if it is simply too old to justify repair to small damaged areas. When this occurs, the homeowner can typically contact their insurance company to discuss filing a homeowner’s claim for a new roof.

When hail storms do a number on your roof, count on Summit Roofing to give you speedy help. Contact us today for all your roofing repair and maintenance needs!