Hail Roof Large Hail

A bad hail storm is likely to cause some damage no matter what you do.

Hail roof large hail.

All euroshield roofs are warrantied for this size of the hailstone. However we have gone a step further and created hail proof roofing solutions that are proven to withstand impact from hailstones up to four inches in diameter that s roughly the size of a softball. Wood shake clay concrete and other dense roofing material types can be instantly cracked or shattered by large hail stones. Additionally the age and condition of a roof could affect the degree of damage.

Alternatively softball sized hailstones can be dense enough and strong enough to puncture a roof. Two inch hail is roughly the size of a standard egg. Unfortunately there s really no way to hail proof a home completely. That s mostly because hail is fairly unpredictable some hailstones are pea sized while the largest ever recorded in the province have been as large as grapefruits.

Hail damage to asphalt shingles may consist of punctures tears fractures bruises or the more common displacement of granules. Hail is a powerful force of nature that can even damage roofs made with concrete tiles if the stones are large enough and wind speeds are high. Roofs with multiple shingle layers may be damaged by smaller hail stones due to a softer support surface directly under the top shingle layer. Gutters are also susceptible to hail damage.