Attic vents are a fourth type of roof vent that may exit your roof.
Hail damage heat vent roof.
If you suspect that your roof has sustained damage from a hail storm the first thing you need to do is inspect the roof for dents dings split shingles and any leaks and cover any damaged areas with a tarp or similar waterproof material to show the insurance company that you made initial efforts to mitigate the damage.
An experienced roofing professional should be able to differentiate hail damage from other types of roof damage such as.
Four months following a hail storm in my city on 5 17 2017 the roofing contractor indicated that my roof has sufficient hail damage and we filed a claim.
My insurance following the first inspection claimed there is only damage on skylight and slight damage on metal vents.
Blistering and cracking caused by uv degradation from the sun.
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.
Although roof vents are necessary and create a balance between air exhaust and intake the water tight seals around roof vents can get damaged over time by excessive heat cold or wind.
It s important to correctly identify the type of roof damage so the best action plan can be put into place which may involve warranty and insurance claims.
If left unchecked the water that seeps in can eventually cause mold and structural damage to your home.
Roof vents must be inspected after storms.
Often called turtle vents or box vents these types of exhaust systems allow hot air and moisture to be released from inside the attic.
A roof inspection is smart after your home is affected by high winds storm debris and hail.
According to the national oceanic and atmospheric administration noaa there was a total of 4 611 hail storms in the united states during the year 2018 with 2019 ending on a higher number as of year end more than 5 396 hail events were recorded although most people think that property and roof damage only occur in rare instances with larger than average hailstones even the smallest.
When this happens vents can spring leaks.
