To better keep your roof in tip-top shape, and ensure its long-lasting performance, you’ll want to learn more about the type of weather damage it might sustain. This is especially true when it comes to roof hail damage. When overlooked, hail damage can lead to serious roof leaks and a shorter lifespan for your system. Here are some of the facts you might not know about hail damage on your roof.
- The damage taken by your roof is not always obvious. When hailstones crash against your roof, they may leave cracks and indentations that are not visible to the untrained eye. These may seem like minor damage, but these openings will grow bigger over time, making it easier for water to leak into your roof. Hail can also knock the granules off your asphalt shingles, making them lose some of their weather resistance.
- Hailstones of any size can damage your roof. You’d think that hailstones the size of a dime won’t be able to harm your roof. But they actually can – depending on your roof’s overall condition and the speed at which hail makes contact with the system. That’s why you should always have your roof inspected by trusted roofers like Goodrich Roofing after every hailstorm. It’s the only way to accurately determine whether the system has developed any issues resulting from hail damage.
- Hail can still fall during summer. That’s because hail is most common in mid-latitudes during early summer, where surface temperatures are warm, but the upper atmosphere is still cool enough to form and retain ice, making it possible for hail to occur during the hottest time of the year. The key takeaway? You should still be vigilant regarding hail roof damage even in summertime.
As one of the top roofers in the area, Goodrich Roofing aims to make your roofing experience a positive and enjoyable one. Whether the job involves hail damage repair or roof replacement, you can always expect us to provide high-quality results. We serve the areas in and around Albuquerque, NM. Call us today at (505) 219-4450, or fill out this contact form to schedule your roof evaluation.