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Opens in a new window.Hail Damage to Asphalt Shingles
Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge on hail damage.
Which state is part of Hail Alley?
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GEORGIA
GEORGIA
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
SOUTH DAKOTA
SOUTH DAKOTA
ANSWER: SOUTH DAKOTA
Hail Alley comprises 10 states in the midwestern United States, from North Dakota to Texas. More than half of all hail reports in the country come from this area.
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True or False: All hail impacts to a roof cause hail damage.
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TRUE
TRUE
FALSE
FALSE
ANSWER: FALSE
Not every hail impact causes hail damage! Hail damage is an identiļ¬able mark caused by hail that has measurably reduced the integrity or functionality of the shingle, where the shingle was sound prior to the hail impact.
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True or False: Hail impact marks are found in clusters throughout the roof.
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TRUE
TRUE
FALSE
FALSE
ANSWER: FALSE
Hail impacts roofs at random, and marks will not be in consistent clusters. Often, this type of grouping is the result of man-made damage; however, moss or lichen growth, heat blisters, or other perils can occur in groups and are often mistaken for hail damage.
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Asphalt shingle roofs are vulnerable to hail in which of the following locations?
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RIDGES
RIDGES
SLOPES FACING INCOMING HAIL
SLOPES FACING INCOMING HAIL
EAVES
EAVES
ALL OF THE ABOVE
ALL OF THE ABOVE
ANSWER: ALL OF THE ABOVE
The most vulnerable asphalt shingles are those that face incoming hailstones and those that are not firmly backed. These include the shingles along the edges of the eaves and rakes, as well as in the valleys and ridges where the shingles are bent.
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Going Further
Read Donan's 5 Things That Could Look Like Hail Damage But Aren’t Guide
A lot of roof damage can masquerade as hail impacts. With this guide, you’ll learn the indicators of hail impact marks, heat blistering, bird damage, and other potential perils.
Call Donan Engineering:
(800) 482-5611
Email:
donan@donan.com
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