If you think you can ignore hail damage to your roof, think again. Thunderstorms, which are common in spring and summer in Georgia, can produce hail up to the size of a quarter. When those ice pellets are hurled at your roof with 60-mph wind gusts, the hail damage can be severe.
Even pea-sized hail can cause damage, especially if accompanied by strong winds. Over time, those instances of damage, whether to the shingles themselves or the flashing or gutters, can add up. The damage may not look serious, but it can compromise your entire roof’s structural integrity.
If you’ve experienced a weather event that included hail, you should get your roofer to inspect your roof for hail damage. There are several reasons to be proactive on this:
- Repair damage that has occurred. Just one instance of hail damage can cause leaks in your roof, leading to water damage within your home. A quick response can mitigate these concerns.
- Spot hidden damage. An inspection of your roof goes beyond obvious damage. We can identify damage that may not be easily visible. If this hidden damage is not sought out and repaired, your roof is subject to further deterioration over time.
- Prevent further damage from occurring. Whether the damage is minor, hidden, or obvious, immediate repair keeps your roof from being compromised. When hail damage is ignored and then repaired sometime later when issues crop up, your repair bill will be higher. Even your utility bills can spike with unresolved roof damage, as it becomes more difficult to control the temperature inside your home.
If you need a roof inspection after hail damage, give us a call as soon as possible at Hicks Residential Roofing.