Myths & Facts About Hail Damage
MYTH: “There isn’t any visible damage, so that means I don’t have any hail damage.”
FACT: Just because you don’t see any roof damage doesn’t mean your roof came out of the hail storm unscatched. A lot of hail damage happens underneath the shingles themselves; you could have damage to roofing membranes, flashing, or other roof components. Only a professional roofing contractor can tell if your roof has sustained hail damage, so give them a call and work with your insurance company to get your roof inspected.
MYTH: “I don’t have any missing shingles, so I don’t have hail damage.”
FACT: Hail and rain can easily dislodge shingles and remove them from your roof. However, most hail damage isn’t quite as noticable. Tiny rips in roofing materials or a single pulled-up shingle can lead to large roof leaks — and most of these types of damage aren’t visible to the untrained eye. Your roofers are masters at finding hidden roof damage along single shingles, squares, valleys, and other roofing areas and components. Even if shingles are all in place, they’ll use a trained eye and top-tier roofing technology the find leak-prone areas.
MYTH: “It’s only a little damage, so I shouldn’t even bother filing a claim.”
FACT: A little damage might not be a big deal now, but it certainly will be later. Small leaks can fill with water and expand over time, leading to expensive home damage and larger-scale roof repairs. You have insurance for a reason. Why not use it? Taking care of roof repairs quickly will ensure your roof lasts longer, and it’ll spare you headaches down the road.