How to Identify the Hail Damage on the Roof

Hail can do a number on your roof. Damage from a hailstorm can cause leaks and loss of shingles. Shingle damage contributes to faster wear of your roof. Hail damage can be difficult to spot from the ground. A thorough roof inspection must be done from roof level.

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Instructions

- 1
  Look for bald spots on your shingles. Hail can cause shingles to lose the granular surface material in spots.
- 2
  Check the gutters. Look for granules that may have been knocked off shingles by hail. These granules often find their way to the gutter as soon as it rains.
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  Look for dents on your shingles. Dents and dings on shingles are an indicator of hail damage, especially if they show through to the back of the shingle.
- 4
  Touch your shingles. Shingles with hail damage may be softer than those without hail damage.
- 5
  Inspect metal parts on the roof. If the hail was able to damage gutters and metal vents, your roof was likely damaged as well.

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