Hail happens and you’re often wondering “What the HAIL do I do now?” First take a look at the hail that is falling: the smaller it is the less you have to worry about. However once it hits a certain size your home or business will begin to get damage. Taking a good look around your property to see if there is any obvious damage. Any signs of damage means you should call a professional to come out. Read on to learn about the size of hail and its relation to damage, tips for quickly identifying damage, and on when to call in a professional for inspection and repair!
Size Matters!
The damage that your property can receive during a hailstorm is not always dependent solely on the size of the hail, wind has a huge factor to play as well. Though small hail sizes have a less chance of causing serious damage, when the wind speeds increase, these smaller sizes can end up bringing minor damages to window screens and vinyl siding. The severity of your property damage increases as the size in hail does as well—usually ranging from 1-2” and in some cases even above that! When the hail reaches the size of 2” or above is when you have to start figuring out not “if” there is damage to your property but “where” the damage is.
Take a Look Around.
You may not have the safety equipment to get onto your roof, but there are ways you can survey for damage from the ground. Here are some quick tips to safely scout for hail damage:
- Do you see damage that seemingly has no discernible pattern? Especially after a storm, random spotting on your roof is a good sign you have damage.
- Black spots on shingles, “bruising” of shingles, or shiny spots on shingles. This means the granulated coating has been knocked off, exposing the felt underneath.
- Spots on shingles that are soft to the touch, if you’re able to get on the roof yourself.
- Cracked tiles on a Spanish-tile roof.
- Splits in wood on your roof, shingles that appear split or torn, and dents in metal flashing around chimneys and vents.
- Water spots or leaky ceilings inside your home or building.
Why a Hire a Pro?
After reading all of the above you’re probably now wondering why to call a professional. The answer is simple, we have the know how to not only identify damage that you can’t easily see but we can also help you navigate the insurance companies red tape to get your business or home repaired faster. Classic Construction is also Master GAF Elite certified (learn more about why this is important ) and can ensure that your roof, where the majority of the damage takes place, is repaired correctly and to code to keep you safe. Knowing why to call a professional is going to be your best defense when it comes to getting any hail damage repairs completed. Classic Construction offers a free inspection of your property after a hail storm hits. You can reach us 24/7 by calling(link to phone number if possible) or contacting via our website (link to contact form on website).
Conclusion
Storm season in North Texas can be severe, at times, and can last from spring through the fall. In addition to water damage, wind damage, and fallen trees, hail can cause major worries for homeowners and commercial or multi-family property owners. Classic Construction has over 85 years of experience and can get your home or business back to normal in no time. On time, on budget, that’s Classic!
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