My leap into the roofing and insurance claims business happened back in May '95.
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If you’ve had hail, you have hail damage!
Before you can understand hail damage, you need to understand how your shingles are made. Once you understand, you’ll want to call me. Here’s a brief explanation:
The Fiberglass Mat (Bottom Layer)
Most homes in the DFW Metroplex have a composition shingle (3-tab, 30 year, 50 year, etc.). The foundational material for your shingle is a fiberglass mat. This mat is strong so that it will not tear easily in high winds.
The Tar (Middle Layer)
If you’ve ever driven by a commercial roof job, you’ve probably smelled hot tar in the air. It has a definite odor. That tar is applied to a base. In the case of a residential shingle, the tar is applied to your fiberglass mat. It serves as an adhesive for the next layer of your composition shingle.
The Granules (Top Layer)
The granules are held securely in place by the tar covering your fiberglass mat. These granules are colored so that your roof appears gray, brown, white, etc. However, the main purpose of granules is to keep the tar and fiberglass mat from drying out. Once a shingle roof starts to dry out, it will curl up on the sides. The shingles become extremely brittle as the hot Texas sun dries them out. They will then blow off easily in a high wind.
If you’ve had hail, you have hail damage. The hail came and pounded the granules of your roof… loosening them from the tar mat so that they come off easily whenever it rains (check your gutter downspouts!).
Once the granules are gone, it’s not long until your roof starts to look old and worn out. It is impossible to sell your home because it won’t pass inspection. You are susceptible to water leaks because your shingles won’t lie down flat any longer.
Pick up your phone and call me now.
Michael D. Coday II
The Mansfield TX Roofer
(817) 781-9982
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