Hail Roof Large Hail

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.

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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. Roofs with multiple shingle layers may be damaged by smaller hail stones due to a softer support surface directly under the top shingle layer. A bad hail storm is likely to cause some damage no matter what you do. Gutters are also susceptible to hail damage.

If your roof contains one layer of common asphalt shingles it usually takes a 1 or above diameter hail stone to cause damage roof hail damage. 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. All euroshield roofs are warrantied for this size of the hailstone. 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. For example hail can cause dings in aluminum siding gutters or asphalt shingles whereas it can crack vinyl siding or wood shakes. Two inch hail is roughly the size of a standard egg. Hail damage to asphalt shingles may consist of punctures tears fractures bruises or the more common displacement of granules.