When a metal roof is hit by hail the galvanized coating is cracked which leads to corrosion and the destruction of the roof.
Slight damaged metal roofing.
Underside corrosion if the metal is improperly coated on the underside of the panel corrosion could take place.
Metal roofing is one of the easiest to spot for hail damage.
When installing a metal shingle or a shake roof usually it remains an air gap between the decking and the metal panels.
Here are some examples of hail damage on a metal roof.
Some metal roofing can withstand wind speeds of more than 150 mph.
With its team of metal roofing specialists altek roofing helps clients navigate the complex world of roof construction and then replaces their existing damaged roof with one guaranteed to last many years.
Metal shakes metal shingles and metal tile.
This air gap is usually found in the following metal roofing styles.
It will also form dents that will collect water.
Most metal roofing has protective paint systems or coatings specifically engineered to resist corrosion but there are special circumstances that could occur including.
Sooner or later it will lead to rust.
Altek roofing is one of the leading experts in residential and commercial metal roofing restoration.
Even though you have a metal roof when a hail strikes with force it can damage the metal and reduce the lifetime of your roof.
Craftsmanship is also important.
If this air space is present you can bend and damage the metal roof by simply walking on it.
These non severe winds may cause some tree branches to break off and can cause damage to already loose or susceptible shingles.
See all hail damage pictures here.
So what wind speeds do you need to be worried about.
Clay slate roofing will have cracks and or gouges and metal roofing will have impact dents like we saw on the gutters at the beginning.