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Facts You Didn't Know About Sienna, TX Hail Roof Damage

Facts You Didn't Know About Sienna, TX Hail Roof Damage

As we continue to navigate peak hurricane season, it’s a great time to talk about hail. Even though peak hail season is during the spring, hail is still possible with hurricanes. In this article, our Houston roof experts offer facts you may not have known about hail and how it damages your Sienna (formerly Sienna Plantation) roof, as well as what we can do to help keep your roof sturdy this hurricane season.

3 Facts You Didn’t Know About Hail

  • It doesn’t need to be cold for hail to cause serious damage to your Sienna roofing. This is why hail is far more common during the warmer months.
  • Compared to tornadoes–which are only reported in the U.S an average of 1,000 times per year–large hail storms are reported over 5,000 times a year.
  • Hail gradually builds up to its known shape. Hail actually starts as droplets of rain inside an updraft, a cold storm cloud with upward-blowing winds. This wind pattern stirs and tosses the rain droplets around in the cloud. As the droplets gain momentum and continue being forcefully tossed around, they build upon themselves, at which point they become too heavy for the wind and begin to fall on your Sienna roofing, car, and the ground as hailstones.

Is Hail Damage To Your Sienna Roofing Really That Bad?

Many homeowners dismiss hail as too insignificant to cause any real damage. In reality, a hailstone only needs to be the size of a quarter to inflict damage when it falls on your Sienna roof. If your roof is in sub-par condition, you may even require a Sienna, Texas roof replacement.

Identifying Sienna Roof Hail Damage

After a hailstorm, it’s best to immediately assess the damage. You can do so by checking shingles, chimneys, your gutters, skylights, and your siding for dings, dents, or chipped spots. In addition to a self-assessment, we also recommend that you reach out to our Houston roof experts for a free Sienna, TX roof inspection. This way we can climb onto your roof so you don’t have to and take a closer look at it. In some cases, we may find damage bad enough to warrant a Sienna roof replacement.

Has Your Sienna, Texas Roof Sustained Hail Damage? Our Houston Roof Experts Are Available To Help!

If we determine that your Sienna roofing has suffered hail damage, we will recommend the best course of action. If your roof has not been replaced or attended to in about 10-15 years and has sustained severe damage over the years, it may be best to get a Sienna roof replacement in order to restore your roofing’s integrity for the remainder of the hurricane season and beyond. If you would like to gain insight into the condition of your roofing system, please contact us so we can keep you and your loved ones safe!

Protect Your Jersey Village Roofing From Hurricanes

Protect Your Jersey Village Roofing From Hurricanes

As we have entered the peak Atlantic hurricane season, many homeowners are starting to wonder how they can reinforce and protect their roofs. In this article, our Houston roof experts offer advice on what you can do to boost your Jersey Village roof’s integrity this hurricane season.

Get A Free Jersey Village Roof Inspection By Our Houston Roof Experts

We always say inspection is prevention. The biggest issue with roof damage is that it quickly spreads and worsens over time. For example, even though you might not spot a leak in your house, there might already be one in your attic due to the excessive rain we dealt with over the summer. This is the main reason why we recommend all homeowners get a seasonal roof inspection.

Without a proper Jersey Village roof inspection, the rain and wind during these next few months could worsen existing damage. It’s best to remain aware of your roof’s condition so that you can address any concerns before they become severe and put your family’s safety at risk.

Our expertly trained eyes (47+ years in the Houston roof replacement industry) will look for any signs of accumulated roof damage, such as missing roof shingles, curling shingles, critter roof damage, missing shingle granules, dented gutters, and more, which leads into our next point…

Get A Jersey Village Roof Replacement When You Need It

A Jersey Village roof replacement not only corrects severe roof damage, but it also completely reinstates the quality and integrity of your roof’s structure, which makes it way more protective and sturdy in the face of a hurricane, should one make its way to the area.

What To Expect From A Jersey Village Roof Replacement

Although we go more in-depth on the Jersey Village roof replacement process here, a roof replacement by our Houston roof experts usually consists of stripping your current roofing down to the roof deck, followed by waterproofing it. Once waterproofed, we’ll begin to lay down the roof shingles you chose according to manufacturer guidelines and secure them in place.

Let Our Houston Roof Experts Protect Your Roof And Your Loved Ones This Hurricane Season

Although this hurricane season has been relatively quiet so far, things might change now that we’re in peak storm season, which means rain, wind, and hail damage are more likely to occur. If you would like to learn more about your roof’s current condition, please contact us so we can begin with a free Jersey Village roof inspection to assess your roof and determine if a Jersey Village roof replacement is necessary. We look forward to reinforcing your roof so you can enjoy the rest of your summer.

Signs Of Rosenberg Hail Roof Damage

Signs Of Rosenberg Hail Roof Damage

Seeing as we are in the middle of peak hail season and nearing the start of hurricane season, you probably won’t be surprised if you hear hailstones hit your window or your roof shingles. Because of this, it’s a good idea to be aware of what Rosenberg roof hail damage looks like and what our Houston roof experts can do to help you.

Roof Shingles Damaged By Hail

Different types of roof shingles offer different degrees of protection against Rosenberg hail roof damage. When it comes to hail damage to your shingles, you may expect to see chipped areas across your roof–namely roof shingles that exhibit spots where some granules are missing.

Roof shingle granules serve as the outermost layer of protection for your roof. When shingle granules are missing, the underlying material becomes exposed, making it easier for Rosenberg roof leaks to occur.

Gutters and Downspouts Can Also Be Affected By Hail Damage

Hail primarily inflicts damage on structures by denting them due to the force at which the hailstones are falling. Contrary to what most homeowners believe, a small piece of hail can inflict damage. In fact, hailstones as small as a quarter are capable of damaging your gutters and downspouts. 

Have You Experienced A Rosenberg Hail Storm? Get A Roof Inspection

If a hail storm occurs in your area, then we recommend you contact our Houston roof experts as soon as possible for a free roof inspection. Inspection after a storm is crucial to ensure that if there’s any damage, you address it quickly. However, if you aren’t trained or have the appropriate equipment, climbing onto your roof may be risky, so it’s better to let us examine your roof instead. We will also provide you with documentation of our findings.

If Your Roof Has Sustained Excessive Damage Over The Years, It Might Be Time For Rosenberg Roof Replacement

Once we complete our inspection, we will speak with you to discuss what, if any, roof damage has taken place and what the next steps may be. If it turns out that your home is in dire need of a Rosenberg roof replacement, our Houston roof experts will gladly replace your roof. We also offer roof financing and can help you get in touch with your homeowner’s insurance company if you would like to save more money on your Rosenberg roof replacement. 

Signs Your Home Sustained Friendswood Roof Hail Damage

Signs Your Home Sustained Friendswood Roof Hail Damage

We are in peak hail season, which lasts until May. As we are in the midst of the rainy hail season, it doesn't hurt to know the signs of Friendswood roof hail damage so you can act quickly to safeguard your roof. In this article, we will discuss common signs of hail damage as well as how to proceed after a hail storm.

Gutters and Downspouts

Hail primarily inflicts damage on structures by denting them due to the force at which the hailstones are falling. Contrary to what most homeowners believe, a small piece of hail can inflict damage. In fact, hailstones as small as a quarter are capable of damaging your gutters and downspouts.

Roof Shingles

We install multiple types of roof shingles on Friendswood homes, each of which is able to withstand different levels of storm damage. Hail damage to your roof shingles will show up in a few ways, but mainly by chipping at the granules that serve as the top-most layer of your roof shingles. Typically, if hail has damaged your roof shingles, you may spot shingle granules in your gutters as well as dents and chipped spots across your roof.

What To Do After Your Neighborhood Has Experienced A Hail Storm

Once a hail storm hits, some steps may need to be taken:

Friendswood Hail Damage Roof Inspection

If a hail storm occurs in your area, then we recommend you first contact us for a free roof inspection. Inspection after any storm is crucial to ensure that if there’s any damage, you address it quickly. However, if you aren’t trained or have the appropriate equipment, climbing onto your roof may be risky, so it’s better to let us examine your roof. 

Friendswood Roof Repair And Roof Replacement

Once we complete our inspection, we will speak with you to discuss what, if any, damage has taken place and what the next steps may be. In most cases, a few Friendswood roof repairs will do the trick, but sometimes the accumulation of damage over the years results in the need for Friendswood roof replacement. 

Whichever the case, Amstill is proud to be your go-to Friendswood roofer for all of your roofing needs. We look forward to safeguarding your roof this spring!

Katy Roof Maintenance After Last Month's Winter Storms

Katy Roof Maintenance After Last Month's Winter Storms

This week has brought us rather pleasant weather and some sunshine, but it was only two weeks ago when we were faced with the devastating winter storm system that left much of the state without power and with significant winter storm roof damage. If you recently received a Houston roof replacement or installed high-quality architectural roof shingles not too long ago, then your roof may be in good shape. Regardless, though, now is the best time for roof maintenance in order to ensure that your roof remains in the best condition possible as we head into the rainier season. In this article, our Katy roofing company will offer advice on how to best maintain your roof.

Start By Cleaning Your Katy Roof Gutters

Your roof gutters are responsible for collecting rainwater and directing it to the downspout, away from your siding, shingles, and the rest of your home’s structure. This protects it from weathering too quickly and sustaining mold and mildew damage. 

During the winter storm, winds brought plenty of dead leaves, twigs, and other debris into your gutters. If you don’t clean out the debris, then the next time it’s rainy and windy even more debris will land in your gutters. This will clog your gutter system and allow for rainwater to settle back onto your roof. It’s hard to tell when a bad storm will hit your area, so it’s best to be proactive when you can!

Trim Your Overhanging Tree Branches

Large trees are a beautiful addition to your front and back yards, but they come with their own drawbacks. During the winter storm system, any overhanging tree branches were likely weighed down by snow and ice, inviting more debris to land onto your roof and into your gutters.

Keep in mind that large branches not only invite more debris–they also make a path for critters to move into your attic. If that wasn’t bad enough, overhanging tree branches are notorious for placing unnecessary weight on your shingles, which will inevitably cause them to buckle. When this happens, your Katy roofing is far more prone to severe roof leaks as we head into spring and the beginning of hurricane season.

Get A Seasonal Katy Roof Inspection

If you’d like to check on the current condition of your roof, then please contact us for a free Katy roof inspection so we can assess your roof and determine whether you are in need of Katy roof repair or Katy roof replacement. We are currently offering seasonal roof inspections and once our inspection is complete, we will offer guidance on the next steps to take to ensure your roof will protect you and your loved ones.