Hail Damaged Roof Replacement

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Hail Damaged Roof Replacement

Colorbond Steel roofs are resilient and stand up well to the extreme weather the Australian summer storms can through at them. When hail stone sizes get large enough they can damage all types of roofing material when impacting the surfaces. Sometimes this damage is minor in nature and sometimes it can be very significant. Polycarbonate and fiberglass roofing materials are the most vulnerable especially when older and more degraded by sun exposure. Asbestos roofs are also vulnerable, particularly when unpainted and the surface has become more porous.

What damage can hail do to my roof?

When the hail gets to around 20mm or greater in diameter it can start to cause damage to the roof. Damage ranges from barely perceivable dents to large dents that can deform the roof sheets and flashings.

Hail damage can be detrimental to the roof by deforming the metal surface and allowing water and sediment to pond and gather in the deformation ultimately reducing the longevity of the roof. The damage from giant hail can affect the integrity of the roof sheets and flashings causing substantial deformation and compromising sheet laps and joins.

QBCC Compliance

In Qld it is a QBCC requirement that when replacing greater than 20% of any roof that an independent certifier is engaged to ensure existing roof structure meet current building codes and standards. This is an important requirement and you need to ensure you are engaging a reputable, licensed and insured roofing company to carry out this work.

This type of damage is commonly covered by your home insurance. If you are concerned about possible hail damage to your roof contact us today to discuss a possible hail damaged roof replacement.