There are around 3000 hailstorms reported across the United States each year. Even though these storms are not nearly as devastating or threatening as tsunamis and tornadoes are, hailstorms can deal you some major financial expenses in the form of property damage. However, if you prepare your roof for a hailstorm in advance, it can save you from hefty roof damages as well as protect the collective wellbeing of the occupants of the house.
Hail can be described as pieces of solid ice that form within the updraft of a thunderstorm. When the hail becomes heavy enough, the updraft cannot keep it elevated any longer and so the hail begins to fall and builds up speed as it falls. The hail can grow up to be the size of a baseball, such a massive piece of solid ice falling at high speeds can be very dangerous.
Severe hailstorms can be fatal to people and animals. Moreover, if you roof is not adequately prepared, repeated blows by the high-speed hail can knock your roof shingles loose thereby destroying your roof. but you needn’t worry, this blog will take you over some pro tips that will help you get your roof hail season ready.
How to Prepare Your Roof for a Hailstorm
While there are no guaranteed ways to prepare your roof for an upcoming hailstorm, the tips you are about to learn will improve the likelihood of your roof making it through the hailstorm without getting destroyed. So without further ado, let’s dive in.
Cut Down Any Stray Branches
Hailstorms often pack enough power to break and knock off loose or weak tree branches which may be driven by the wind towards your roof. When these broken tree branches strike your roof, they can damage and loosen your roof tiles and shingles.
Therefore, the first thing you should do is to remove any loose tree branches that might be extending over your roof to reduce the likelihood of your roof getting damaged by a falling tree branch.
Inspect and Repair Your Roof
Once you have done away with the stray tree branches, the next most important thing you should do is to get your roof inspected. Look for any damages, loose shingles, holes in the roof, or any weak joints. Do not ignore even the slightest of damage because hail can easily aggravate the matter into a more major one.
Getting these damages repaired will strengthen your roof and provide it the reinforcement it needs to bear the damaging force of the bombarding hail. A structurally sound roof ensures that everyone within the house remains safe.
Buy Insurance That Covers Hail Damage
Most insurance policies do not cover hail damage, meaning that you as the owner will have to bear the entire expense for getting the roof or any other part of your home fixed. Buying an insurance policy for your home that covers hail damage will shoulder much of your post damage financial burden.
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As mentioned before, there are no surefire ways to guarantee that your roof will not sustain damage in the wake of a hailstorm. This means that no matter how many precautionary measures you take to prepare your roof for a hailstorm, there will always be a hint of a possibility that your roof will get damaged.
In the unfortunate event that your preventive measures fall short and your roof gets damaged, get in touch with STOP Restoration of Spokane. We excel in hail damage restoration and offer several other kinds of restorative services. Our expertise and advanced equipment allow us to detect, understand and fix all your damages in the most timely and professional manner. Dial 509-818-7744 and let our experts help you out. For more information, click here.
