Hail Sizes: Understanding Their Impact on Your Roof

When a powerful storm hits your area, a lot of things can cause damage to your home and valuables. Heavy winds are the most common culprit, but there is another type of storm that can wreak havoc on your home: hail. Most of the time, hailstorms are really nothing to worry about since the pellets are tiny. 

It’s when those hailstones start to grow in size that you should be concerned about things like your car or, even worse, your roof. Understanding which hail sizes can damage your roof gives you a clear head start on what to do next. 

Pea- to Marble-Sized Hail

Pea- to marble-sized hail doesn’t do much damage to the roofs of homes. You might, however, have to prepare your car to avoid being directly hit by it. If your area is prone to pea- to marble-sized hail, your roof might end up experiencing hail damage over time, even if the hailstones are small in size. Be sure to schedule routine inspections to prevent it from happening.

Quarter-Sized Hail

Any hailstones larger than ½ inch (marble size) require an immediate call to an expert roofer – one who can meet with you and your insurance agent to discuss the potential damage. Quarter-sized hail often results in damage to roofs, which, left unattended, can result in more expensive and dangerous situations.

Golf Ball-Sized Hail

Larger hailstones, like golf ball-sized hail, can cause major damage to your roofing. Aside from simply being larger, these hailstones also fall at a higher speed, so your roof will receive the most intense impact from them. Have a professional roofer inspect your roofing for damage, and repair any issues right after experiencing hail of this size.

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