Roof leaks are a nasty consequence of roof damage. In most cases, roof leaks are caused by missing or damaged shingles, which lets water enter the roof system and, eventually, the inside of your home. Roof leaks develop slowly - some can take 2-4 years to show - and...
People sometimes assume that hail damage to the roof of their home would be obvious and appear right away. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Some damage, such as curling, punctures, and blisters, might not show up until several weeks or months after a...
Hailstorms may not seem like the worst type of natural disaster that can damage your home – but they are the most common. Hail can cause a surprising amount of damage to your roof, siding, windows, and gutters. Most homeowners don’t even know they have damage until...
Has your home been impacted by hail this storm season? Most homeowners don’t find out about hail damage until they put their house on the market, and the prospective buyer gets a home and/or roof inspection. Upon your initial review, it may seem as though your roof is...
If there has been a hail storm in your area recently, your roof may have sustained significant damage. However, that damage might not be visible to the naked eye. It is definitely in your best interest to hire a hail damage expert to inspect your roofing system to...
Colorado is known as “hail alley.” Not only does Colorado get more severe hail storms than other parts of the United States, hail falls faster and hits harder. One study found Colorado hail to be 8 percent more damaging than when hail hits at sea level. A 2-inch...
This summer, Colorado faces another severe storm season, and with it comes the increased likelihood of hail storms. Pop-up thunderstorms may not last for long--and thankfully, there’s usually little to no damage. But sometimes, strong storms can leave homeowners with...
Most homeowners who have recent hail damage on their roofs can file an insurance claim and receive some compensation, yet far too many people fail to do this. Some of them don't know they even have hail damage on their roofs, while others might not think it's worth...
Hail: it can be a minor and brief nuisance and a weather curiosity. Most of the time, hail melts quickly and may cause very minor damage. It can last just long enough to take a picture or to hold in one’s hand. Usually hail, which is frozen rain, can measure from 0.2...
