What is Hail Damage?
The search for hail damage doesn’t require Sherlock Holmes but you might need to enlist the aid of a trained professional from Premier to assess for potential damage. Not every hailstorm causes roof damage. For the most part, assessing hail damage is a subjective process. Many factors can influence the outcome. Composition Roofs – Hail damage to composition roofs occur when a hailstone strikes the shingle and damages the integrity of the fiberglass matt. The matt consists of a very thin fiberglass material on the underneath side of the shingle. Damage also occurs when a hailstone strikes the edge of the shingle, causing it to break-off a piece. The edge chipping is easy to see but the solid hit in the middle of the shingle may only manifest itself with a small bruise or darkening of the area. To the untrained eye, center hits or bruising may be difficult to detect. Once the integrity of the fiberglass matt is breached, the affected area will wear much more quickly. Leakage or other for
