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However we have gone a step further and created hail proof roofing solutions that are proven to withstand impact from hailstones up to four inches in diameter that s roughly the size of a softball.

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Two inch hail is roughly the size of a standard egg. Because seamless gutters are frequently feature aluminum or copper construction the signs of hail damage include telltale denting. Unfortunately there s really no way to hail proof a home completely. Additionally the age and condition of a roof could affect the degree of damage.

Hail damage to asphalt shingles may consist of punctures tears fractures bruises or the more common displacement of granules. Gutters are also susceptible to hail damage. Alternatively softball sized hailstones can be dense enough and strong enough to puncture a roof. If your roof contains one layer of common asphalt shingles it usually takes a 1 or above diameter hail stone to cause damage roof hail damage.

Roofs with multiple shingle layers may be damaged by smaller hail stones due to a softer support surface directly under the top shingle layer. All euroshield roofs are warrantied for this size of the hailstone. For example hail can cause dings in aluminum siding gutters or asphalt shingles whereas it can crack vinyl siding or wood shakes. A bad hail storm is likely to cause some damage no matter what you do.