Hail Damaged Roof?

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GBS Roofing has extensive experience in working with homeowners, insurance agents and adjusters in assessing roof damage for repair or replacement. If you think your roof has sustained damage, give us a call and we’ll inspect your roof and even assist you through the claim process, if needed. At your request we’ll perform the necessary repair or replacement at the best possible price. Our pricing is very competitive and our service is unsurpassed!

How Does Hail Damage My Roof?

Hail stones vary in size from pea size (1/4 inch diameter, little roof damage), through marble size (3/4 inch in diameter, threshold damage to roof materials) to golf ball size (1 1/2 inch in diameter, typically severe damage to roofing materials). Hail size distributions tend to be localized with some roofs damaged, while others are not. Wind direction plays an important role, as well as roof pitch. A direct impact of hail on a shingle is more damaging than that of a glancing blow.

Hail damage to asphalt shingles includes severe granule loss, material removal at the edges of the shingles and penetration. New asphalt shingles are more resistant to hail impact than older shingles since the asphalt becomes more brittle with age. Warmer shingles are more compliant and more resistant to fracture from hail when compared with colder shingles. Shingles rely on a structurally sound substrate for hail damage resistance. Flexible roof sheathing allows the shingles to flex during impact causing damage, while more rigid roof sheathing supports the shingle during impact resulting in less shingle damage.

In recent years, roof shingle manufacturers have been listing products that conform to Underwriters Laboratories test standard UL 2218, which classifies the resistance of a particular product to hail damage. The test entails dropping steel balls on samples and observing the damage. A Class 4 rating is the most resistive to hail damage, while the Class 1 rating is the least resistive. Many insurance companies are reducing premiums when Class 4 shingles are used.

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Needing roof repair or replacement can be upsetting, especially if your roof is relatively new. Be assured, though, GBS Roofing has an outstanding reputation for roof repair in Denver, Lakewood, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Aurora and the surrounding areas