In our last article, we covered hail damage to soft metals and roofing caps (any area of your roof where it forms a peak) along with damage to the valleys. Today we'll cover what your roofing contractor in Colorado Springs is looking for along the edges of the roof and the subject of collateral damage.
Edges of the Roof
The edges of your roof are particularly vulnerable to hail and wind damage. This is because the hail usually hits at an angle and if the edge is hit it will leave little (or big) nicks out of the shingle.
If the shingle was improperly nailed then wind will find that little weakness and exploit it. Usually you will see a roofing shingle in the roof gutter or possible flapping on a windy day. If there's one then it means the entire roof was installed the same way.
Collateral Damage
The roofing contractor has an obligation to inspect other areas on your property for hail damage as well. He will usually look at window frames, sheds, carports, screens, siding, fences.
Don't be surprised if you see him looking at your car as he's walking to the house. A good contractor is not looking to vandalize your car but is looking for hail damage!
A thorough roof inspection performed by a trained professional will reveal damage on many areas of your roof. The trained professional will show you visible proof of damage done by a hail storm.
Colorado Springs is in the top 10 places for hail damage in the United States every year. When you have the need for a roof inspection just click on our web page and hit contact us for a FREE inspection. We'll give you a thorough roof inspection and see if there are any problems. If there is damage then we'll walk you through the process of filing a claim with your insurance company.