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Things To Expect When You Get A New Roof After Hail Damages Your Old Shingles

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If your home receives a lot of hail damage, you might need to have a new roof put on. Hail strikes look like bruises on asphalt shingles, and while the bruises may not start leaking right away, your roof is at a high risk of leaking later on. For that reason, your insurance company may pay for a new roof as long as you file your claim before too much time passes. Here's a look at things to expect when you get a roof replacement.

Choose Roofing Materials

When the roofing company representative visits your home to give you an estimate, you'll get to choose the type of new shingles you want on your roof. This is a chance to upgrade to higher-quality shingles that can withstand hail impacts better, or you can choose economy shingles if your budget is an issue.

Since getting your new roof may not be an emergency if you don't have a leak, the date for getting your new roof may be scheduled for a later time. While you wait, your supplies are ordered and delivered to your home so they're ready when the roofing crew arrives.

Put The Underlayment On First

Once all the old roofing is off, the roofer checks the plywood deck for damage and then puts down the underlayment. Getting the underlayment down is an important step since the underlayment protects the deck from damage in case it starts raining before the shingles are put on. The roofer may use a peel-and-stick type of underlayment that stays in place and protects the deck for years.

Apply The New Roof According To Codes

Local building codes govern how a new roof is put on. Codes in areas that get a lot of hail or strong winds might be stricter than codes in locations with mild weather. Your local codes office will probably inspect the roof to make sure the roofing company complies with codes so your roof is as strong as possible and will stand up to the type of weather that's expected in your area.

There isn't anything you can do to stop hail from hitting your roof, but you can help your new roof have a long life by keeping up with repairs so the shingles are as strong as possible and ready to handle hail and storms. Even economy shingles can handle small hail, but if a storm drops large stones on your roof, you may want a roofer to check the shingles to identify damage if it's present so you can fix the problem before your roof starts leaking.  

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10 August 2021