Sunday, September 28, 2014

Recognizing hail storm damage

A house hit by hail damage and repaired
Identifying hailstorm damage
The Charlotte and Concord area gets more than its share of hail storms every year. This means that identifying hail damage has become an almost routine event. Inspect all your metal roof vents, flashing, and metal valleys on the roof. Do you observe any dents? Soft metal such as flashing will be evidence for dents; this is a good way to establish that size of the hailstones. Take a look at the ridge cap of the roof. The ridge cap is likely to receive the greatest amount of damage from hail, since it usually takes a direct hit in a storm. Survey the shingles to look for signs of bruising or breakage.

Have a roofing contractor inspect for damage
Only a qualified roofing contractor can determine if there is any hailstorm damage to your roof. Your roof is a critically important part of your home and inspections, repairs, or replacement should be handled by a trustworthy and reputable roofing contractor. Additionally, many roofing material manufacturers will cancel their warranty if they determine that repairs were performed improperly, or by an unlicensed contractor. The top roofing companies can save you from avoidable expenses in the future.

Hail Storm roofing experts in Charlotte, NC

When choosing a roofing company that deals with hail storm damage, you want to find the best one in the area. Advanced Roofing and Exteriors is a longtime member of the Charlotte community, and they have decades of experience in dealing with the local weather extremes. They also specialize in numerous exterior home improvement projects, including the repair of siding that has been damaged by hail. They are certified installers for Certainteed, GAF, Owens Corning and Tamko roofing products. They carry an “A” rating with the Better Business Bureau, and have received multiple years Super Service Awards from Angie’s List. Call them today for a free estimate on hail storm damage from one of the best roofers in the Charlotte area.