3 Major Signs of Shingle Damage That You Should Know

Time and time again the Good Shepherd Roofing team hears from homeowners about shingle damage, often when it is too late. Just like everything in life, having ,a maintenance schedule can prevent damage that could result in massive damage to your home.Functional hail damage to Asphalt Shingle Roofs is characterized by a localized loss of granules, usually circular in shape, and a fracture in the mat. … Industry studies have shown that softness in the mat, commonly called a bruise, is indicative of a fracture on the bottom side of the shingle or in the mat. For homeowners in the Atlanta area, hailstorms are just an expected occurrence which is what causes the shingle bruising. It’s important that you get an inspection done right away after a hailstorm, because ,homeowners insurance policies will often cover damage related to hail, but the longer you wait to inspect and report it, the less likely they will be able to cover it.