Hail can be very damaging to your roof depending on how large the hailstones are and the condition of your roof. If you are aware of the type of hail that is likely to damage your roof, you will be able to predict if you will need to have your roof repaired. 

Small Hailstorms

With smaller pieces of hail, they might not be noticed because they hit the roof and bounce off. They can also melt relatively quickly. However, they can still cause damage to your roof. The larger the hailstones become, the more noticeable the damage will become to the roof.

Damage Caused by Hail

When the hail hits your roof, it can cause a lot of damage in the form of dents and can also cause holes. Large hailstorms can also cause ice to accumulate on the roof during the winter and can cause ice dams to form, which can be damaging to your roof.

Roofing Materials Susceptible to Hail Damage

The weaker the roofing materials you use, the more likely that the materials will be damaged by hail. For example, if your roofing materials are made out of asphalt shingles or wood shakes, they will be more likely to be damaged by hail. Metal roofs, on the other hand, are usually able to handle damage caused by hail. However, with the largest hailstones, the roof will likely become damaged regardless.

What to Do When Your Roof Has Become Damaged By Hail

How the roof will need to be repaired depends on the materials that the roof is made out of and the nature of the damage. Therefore, it's important to make sure that a professional roof hail damage service is responsible for performing the repairs to your roof.

Dents Vs. Holes

Dents can be easy to repair depending on the material that the roof is made out of. However, the holes in your roof can cause more problems because the holes can allow water to seep into your building.

Damage to Other Parts of Your Gutters

Other parts of your home might also need to be damaged. Even if the hail damage restoration service inspects your roof and doesn't find damage, they might notice that your gutters have become damaged as a result of the hail and need to be repaired. Your home can become damaged if it is not able to carry water away from the roof. Therefore, it's essential to solve this problem as soon as possible.

Reach out to a roofing contractor that provides roof hail damage repair services for more information.