

Signs of Roof Hail Damage
Hail is not like rain that flows down your gutters, leaving no visible marks or damage. You can usually tell if hail struck your roof. Here are some of the roof hail damage indicators you should look out for.
Missing and Broken Shingles
Hail is about the size of the pebbles you’ll find near Brookfield’s Fox Brook lakes. These ice pebbles fall at a speed of 25 mph but can go up to 40 mph during severe hailstorms. When they make an impact on your roof, they can cause shingles to crack, warp, or detach.
This isn’t good since shingles serve both protective and aesthetic functions. Bulldog Builders has a wide selection of shingles you can choose to replace your roof’s hail-damaged shingles.
Holes, Cracks, and Other Impact Marks
Aside from damaged shingles, you might find random holes and cracks in other parts of the roof. However, there could be several causes for these impact marks. Look for patterns — or more accurately, the absence of patterns.
If cracks or deterioration only form on the edges of the roof material, the cause is more likely an aging roof or extreme sunlight exposure rather than hail. If the holes and marks are spread all over your roof with no discernable pattern, then hail may be the culprit.
If you’re still unsure, call a professional roof service provider like Bulldog Builders and schedule a roof inspection.
Black Spots and Granular Loss
Some things just leave a lasting mark — like the art pieces in Brookfield’s Sharon Lynne Wilson Arts Center and the dark spots left by hail. Hail can leave distinct dark spots on the areas it hits. These may look like dirt or animal excrement from a distance, but they’re actually roof scars.
Apart from dark spots, you may see granular loss. When hail hits your roof, it can chip off your shingles’ granules. This exposes the asphalt coating in your roof to weather elements and causes premature degradation.
You may even see the chipped-off granules filling your gutters.
Gutter Dents
Speaking of gutters, this roof area also gets hammered by hail. Hail can dent and warp the gutters and downspouts, so you should inspect these sections too.
To ensure that all areas of your roof are adequately inspected, hire the services of a roof replacement contractor like Bulldog Builders.
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Bulldog Builders: Experts in Hail Damage Roof Replacement in Brookfield
In 2013, Bulldog Builders was founded by Wes Kitto, who has two and a half decades of property claims and construction experience. Our Bulldog Builder team has now grown into a 15-man crew of professional roofers, providing a wide variety of roofing services for Brookfield residents and clients from all over south-eastern Wisconsin.
Bulldog Builders acts fast, efficiently, and with care. We provide top-tier roof services, premium materials, and free inspections. We even offer a one-day roof replacement service, so you won’t have to wait long before you can enjoy your new roof.
If you’re in need of hail damage roof replacement in Brookfield, there’s no better contractor to call than Bulldog Builders.