Take a few pieces of the hail and put it in your.
Hail roof proper safety gear.
Roof type roofing material quality installation methods shingle layers roof slope wind speeds etc.
Check trim and plumbing pipes for damage from moving ice.
If your roof holds one sheet of conventional asphalt shingles it usually takes a 1 or above diameter hailstone to cause roof hail damage.
We do not recommend getting on your own roof to inspect for damage.
If you need professional help to determine whether you have hail damaged on your roof contact a reputable local roofing company for a full hail damage roof inspection.
Call the professionals instead.
Pull out your smartphone and start recording the hail storm as it is happening.
Always practice safety first.
Take several pictures of the hail on the ground roof all areas around the home.
Therefore wearing proper safety gear is a must.
Taking pictures and recording from your smartphone should record the time and date of the storm.
Get a professional hail damage inspection.
Please note inspecting a roof can be dangerous.
Please note inspecting a roof can be dangerous.
If you have asphalt and composite shingles the main thing you will want to look for is any roofing shingles that have come loose or gone missing.
If hail is still on the ground take photos of that too.
Download hail damage checklist.
We do not advise you to get on your roof unless you have proper safety gear and relevant roofing or construction experience.
Most people don t have the proper safety gear ladders or shoes.
Always practice safety first.
Make sure to follow proper safety guidelines when climbing and coming down off a ladder.
They avoid sliding which can be fatal.
Many factors can influence damage potential such as.
Inspecting your roof can be dangerous and should only be attempted with proper safety gear and knowledge.
Make reasonable repairs if needed.
What size of hail can damage a roof.
After a hail storm check roof for punctures damaged trim and loose fasteners.
Second bring a camera with you so you can document the damage you find beginning with the hail.
Also check all roof curbs roof penetrations and any special trim conditions to insure that water is not ponding upslope from these areas.
Hail spatter sometimes called hail splatter results when slushy type hail leaves discolored marks or stains on your roof or appliances like ac units.
We do not advise you to get on your roof unless you have proper safety gear and relevant roofing or construction experience.
After abnormally heavy rains check roof and gutters for ponding water.
A roof inspection can turn dangerous.
Spatter is evidence of hail on the property and it can be used to determine the size and direction of the hail but the spatter marks themselves usually do not result in claimable damage.
If a hail storm has passed through your neighborhood there are a few steps you may take to check your property for damage.