What To Know About Hail Damage and Your Business

3/5/2020 (Permalink)

Hail storm in Amberly Village, OH

How To Protect Your Property During A Storm

With a severe storm in Amberly Village, OH, can come hail, and with hail possible roof damage. There are a few things you may want to know about hail, and how to protect your business including what damage you might be able to expect and how you can protect the property during the storm.

1. Know What Damage Hail Can Cause

While hail damage appearance may vary based on hail size, fall speed, and angle, it’s still important to deal with quickly. Gutters and downspouts may be dented, bent or filled with debris which can cause water back up. Your roof shingles may also lose integrity from granule loss, become cracked, or punctured. Heavy hail can also weaken or damage the fiberglass matting underneath the shingles leading to a roof leak.

2. Know How To Protect Your Roof

You can install hail guards to protect HVAC units, but also choose hail rated roofing that may help prevent roof damage, when installing or making repairs to the building’s roof. It’s also a good idea to keep gutters clear of debris as this can cause water back up which may cause additional damage. If the rood already has damage and you know a storm is coming it’s a good idea to tarp or board over the space to protect if from further damage.

3. Know Who To Call

If your company does experience damage from hail, then it’s best to contact a local storm damage restoration service as quickly as possible. These professionals can inspect the damage, and create a plan for repairs that can have your business looking “Like it never even happened.”

Knowing the possible roof damage hail can cause and how to protect your roof is one step toward maintaining your business property. It’s also important to know which professionals you can call to help repair any damages that may occur. Remember, a restoration professional can help making it so that the hail damage looks like it never occurred.