What Size Hail Damages?
Damage by Hail Size, Independent of Wind Damage
1/2" - Few; if any, roofs damaged. Bushes and trees' leaves stripped, crops damaged. Oxidation coatings on paint wood, metal spattered. Thin aluminum vents, fins on air conditioning units, lead sleeves on sol stacks, window screens, aluminum awnings dented.
3/4" _ Threshold size for damage to roil roofing and deteriorated asphalt composition shingles, especially where unsupported. Painted wood surfaces, deteriorated gray-black slates (especially at comers) chipped. Most aluminum vents, flashings, valleys, siding dented.
1" - Threshold size for damage to most lightweight asphalt composition shingles. Thin and/or deteriorated wood shingles, shakes occasionally punctured or cracked. Single pane windows, thin skylight shells cracked or broken.
1 -1/4*" - Threshold size for damage to most heavy weight asphalt composition shingles, wood shingles, and older medium shakes. Automobile body metal dented; galvanized metal vents dented. Older plastic skylights cracked or broken.
1 -1/2" - Threshold size for damage to day tile, slate, medium shakes, and modified bitumen single-ply membranes. Automobile body metal extensive denting.
1 - 3/4" - Threshold size for damage to heavy shakes and concrete tiles. Metal vents caved in. Bare spots and blisters on deteriorated built-up roofs bruised or punctured.
2" - Threshold size for damage to jumbo shakes, well-supported unballasted built-up roofing, and unballasted epdm.
2 -1/2" - Threshold size for damage to well-supported ballasted built-up.
Severe Damage caused by Wind and Hail
Damage like this is not uncommon when a combination of large hail projectiles and an intense windstorm combine to inflict serious damage on roofs, windows, siding and air conditioning units as well as unprotected automobiles and other vehicles. In this case, you will know that your roof has been compromised. Call Howard Pearlman at 214 681-6396 and he will place a protective covering ("tarping") over your roof to prevent further damage.
Heavy damage caused by water leakage.
Protect Your Roof ASAP to Prevent Further Damage!
Although it may not be noticeable immediately, storm damage can quickly cause untold damage to the interior of your home. If you value the interior of your home do not wait until leakage is noticeable. Call or text Howard Pearlman at 214 681-6396 who with a reliable and bonded roofing company (MasterCraft Roofing) for a complimentary roof inspection. He will work with your insurance company help you get the best option for you and your home, whether it may be replacement or repair.