Toledo Roofers: Article About Potential Damage In Hailstorms
The roof pitch is the angle or pitch of the roof, which is calculated by measuring the number of inches that the roof rises for every 12 inches that it extend horizontally. For example, a roof that rises eight inches for every 12 inches of horizontal run has a pitch of 8 in 12.
Toledo roofers answers a commonly asked question: What type of damage does hail do to a roof?The types of damage that are most common with hailstorms are dented vent covers and damaged and displaced shingles. The denting of the vent covers does not affect their functionality; however, the damage that is done to asphalt shingles will more than likely require that the shingles be replaced in the areas where damage has occurred. Even slight damage can end up expediting the aging process of the shingles.
One of the most common problems that Toledo roofers deal with is hail damage. Hail can be a very devastating force, especially when the hail increases in size. Homes are one of the most commonly damaged assets when it comes to hail.
Hail is a weather phenomenon that occurs when frozen water drops are lifted into turbulent wind regimes in the midst of thunderstorms and eventually fall to the ground. Hailstones vary in size from as small as a pea to golf ball or even baseball size. The larger the hailstone, the more potential there is for roof damage.
The manner in which hail is distributed will have a significant impact on the amount of damage that is caused to the roof. There will be instances when hail damage will be localized on the roof, and other times the damage will be more widespread. The direction of the wind will play a substantial role in determining how severe the damage will be as well as where the damage will occur.
Just as important as wind direction is roof pitch. The pitch of the roof can be the difference between a direct blow and a glancing blow. When hailstones are falling straight down, the higher the degree angle of the roof pitch, the less damage will be done.
The roofers from Johnson Roofing of Toledo would be happy to answer any questions you have about siding or residential roofing.
It is important to understand that the influence of the wind can actually completely reverse the outcome. When the wind causes the hailstones to impact the house at an angle, the high degree angle of a roof pitch would then incur more damage because what would have been a glancing blow with a hailstones falling straight down has now resulted in a direct impact.
Although understanding this will not allow a homeowner to affect the outcome of damage to their home during a hailstorm, it will allow them to gauge the amount of damage being caused during a storm. It is paramount that any homeowner whose home has just endured a hailstorm asks a professional come out to assess the damage in order to determine what type of repairs will be necessary.
The homeowner should take action immediately after a hailstorm, primarily because of time limitations that are put into place by insurance companies. These limitations determine how long a homeowner has to file a claim after damage has occurred. Procrastinating in taking action may not only cause more damage, but it could negatively impact the ability to file a claim.
