Articles tagged How Big of Hail Causes Roof Damage. Sellers Roofing of Saint Paul inspects, documents, and repairs hail damage for homeowners and businesses across the Twin Cities — with insurance-claim assistance on every visit.
In most cases, asphalt shingles start to suffer real damage at about 1 inch, or quarter-size hail. Still, 3/4-inch hail can damage older or brittle roofs, especially in high wind. Once hail reaches 1 1/4 to 2 inches, bruising, cracks, and granule loss become much more likely. That answer sounds simple, but roofs don’t fail…
Yes, quarter size hail damage can happen on a new asphalt shingle roof. A newer roof usually handles impact better than an older one, but it isn’t immune. One-inch hail can knock off granules, bruise the shingle mat, crack edges, and shorten roof life, especially when wind, storm speed, and hail density increase the force….
Yes. Pea-size hail can cause hidden hail damage on asphalt shingles, especially when wind drives impacts, shingles are older, or temperatures are cold. The damage often shows up as bruising under the granules, tiny fractures, or loosened seal strips, not dramatic holes. From the ground, the roof can look “fine,” yet its lifespan may drop…
Short answer: In Minnesota, one inch diameter hail (quarter-sized hail) is the most useful “take it seriously” threshold for hail damage to an asphalt shingle roof. Damage can start smaller on older or brittle shingles, but functional hail damage is more common at 1.25 to 1.5 inches, especially on standard architectural shingles. After any storm…
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