Hail Damage Roofs in Scottsdale and Phoenix Metro, AZ
As you may be aware, Phoenix, Arizona had one of the most brutal hail storms in recent memory back in October 2010, leaving thousands of homes damaged. The most vulnerable portion of your home during a large hail storm is your roof and A/C. A lot of people in Phoenix, AZ were unprepared and not aware of the damage that a hail storm can cause, mainly because hail storms of this proportion are very uncommon in the Phoenix Valley.
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Hail damage occurs when pieces of hail strike shingles with such great force that it prematurely degrades the shingle of your roof. Often homeowners do not know they have hail damage until it may too late and their roof starts to leak. In addition, hail damage to your A/C unit can cause it to malfunction and is often overlooked until the summer months. Damage only gets worse with time and can result in severe structural damage to your roof or A/C.
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Hail damage can be hard to see with the untrained eye, especially if you are a native to Phoenix and unfamiliar with hail damage. If you have access to your roof, an easy way to spot hail damage is if you notice extensive amounts of asphalt granules around downspouts or small dents along gutters. The same can apply to ceramic tiles and may be easier to notice chips and broken tiles that have been caused by hail impact. This may an indication that your roof has been affected by the recent hail storm. If you’ve tried turning your A/C on and you’re having problems that you didn’t have before, it could have been a result for the hail damage. Often you can see physical damage to your A/C units in the shape of round, golf ball sized dents.
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If you feel your house may have been damaged by the recent hail storm, the first step is to call your insurance to see if you are covered under your home insurance policy. Typically an agent will come out to inspect your roof and assess the damage. If they see there is noticeable damage to your roof, they will offer a settlement. At this time it is best to have a licensed contractor come out to do a thorough inspection of your roof or A/C damage.
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We will work directly with your insurance supplier to make your new roof as easy as possible for you. If your preliminary check shows you have damage or you would like us to personally inspect your roof, call Pankow Construction at 602.451.6732 to schedule a FREE roofing estimate.