Usually, after a hail storm, if the roof has been affected, you should be able to observe different signs on its surface. Hail differs in shape and hardness and may cause different cracks or bumps. These may seem minor, but make no mistake: they are not, and must be fixed to prevent them from causing major roof damage in the future. The effect of the hail on a roof is not just cosmetic, as it might seem; in addition to affecting its appearance, hail damage will lead to much faster wear of the roof.
In the case of ceramic roofs, hail is hitting and chipping the surface, so there may be cracks or even broken tiles.
As for bituminous shingles, hail can expose the layer of fiberglass below. This layer can also be damaged, without this being immediately noticeable.
In the case of metal commercial roofs, the scratches may be deep enough to pass through the paint layer, in which case they will be the starting point of rust formation.
If the roof has been damaged, it is absolutely necessary to repair it as soon as possible. Therefore, it should be carefully inspected, after any hail storm, preferably by a boulder commercial roofing specialist, to ensure that no problem is overlooked.
