How Big Does Hail Have to Be to Damage a Roof?
Hail does not have to be baseball-size before it becomes a concern for your roof. A useful benchmark is 1-inch hail, which is approximately the size of a quarter. The National Weather Service uses one-inch hail as the severe-thunderstorm hail threshold and warns that large hail can damage roofs, vehicles, windows, and other property. However, […]
How to File a Hail Damage Roof Insurance Claim in Texas
A severe North Texas hailstorm can leave homeowners with damaged shingles, gutters, vents, siding, and sometimes interior water intrusion. But discovering possible hail damage does not mean you should immediately sign a roofing contract or assume your insurance company will replace the entire roof. A better approach is to document the property, protect it from […]