Defining hail and hail storm
damage
Hail storms take place in every part of the world, every continent, and
every country. The average person knows that hail storms can cause a lot of
damage, yet they have no idea how hailstorms form. Hail storms are commonly a
by-product of thunderstorms. They are easily documented by the various sizes
and shapes of ice balls that are known as hailstones. Because hailstones come
in sizes as small as a BB to as large as a baseball. Hail storms range from
being a minor nuisance to very dangerous or even life threatening.
Understanding how hailstones are formed
Hailstones are formed when rain and water droplets are frozen, in the
atmosphere during a thunderstorm. They reason for their varied size is because
when they are continually forced into colder air by strong, upward wind
currents, they gain size as water continues to collect on their frozen surface.
The higher the wind source, the larger the hailstones, and once the atmosphere
can no longer hold the weight, the hailstone falls to the ground. Hailstones
become even more destructive when in addition to gravity, they are driven
downward by strong wind.
Free hailstorm inspection 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 hail storm damage inspection from one
of the most reliable roofers in the Charlotte area.
