Hail damage to Minnesota shingles for some people is hard to determine. That’s why a trained eye proves important when the hail damage claim process begins. Here is our take on hail damage to shingles in Minnesota.

Hail Damage To Shingles: When is a shingle damaged by hail?
Functional damage to roofing materials is within two fundamental concepts. A reduction in water-shedding ability, or a reduction in expected service life.

Hail damage MN is specifically identified as:

Pattern of bruising or puncturing of bitumen characteristic of falling hail stones – Fracturing of shingle matting – Bruising near tab edging – Chipped or clipped edges – Size, direction, and relative hardness of hail stones meeting damage threshold requirements. Others.

How is old hail damage vs. new hail damage identified and characterized? What is your insurance companies policy on old hail damage despite a recent hailstorm?

Old hail damage vs. new hail damage is characterized by:

Roundness of fracture – extent of oxidation of fracture surfaces – Frayed or tattering edges – Shrinkage of matting – Discoloration of exposed bitumen coloring. Many others.

What is Minnesota wind damage? How is it identified?

Wind damage is characterized by:

Individual shingle tabs and whole shingles torn from windward side of roof – Creasing along top of tabs – Sealant bonding and fastener release – Impacting debris damage. Others.

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