In most cases, it is not possible to accurately see hail damage from the ground. While some severe issues like large dents in metal or missing shingles might be visible from the curb, much of the damage caused by hailstorms remains invisible from the ground level.
Professional inspections are necessary because hail damage is often subtle and requires a detailed, on-roof visual assessment to identify. Common signs that are typically missed from the ground include:
Because these issues can lead to leaks and a shortened roof lifespan if left unaddressed, it is recommended to have a professional inspection following any significant hailstorm, even if the roof appears fine from the ground.
A sealed roof deck is a critical engineering requirement within the IBHS FORTIFIED Home standards (required for Silver and Gold certification levels) that functions as a secondary defense against the elements. Its primary role is to prevent water intrusion into…
The nailing requirements for a FORTIFIED Roof in Louisiana depend on the specific certification level you are seeking to achieve. According to the IBHS FORTIFIED Home standards, these requirements focus on both the number of nails used per shingle and…
Based on the IBHS FORTIFIED Home standards, roofs must be installed using specific materials and techniques to achieve certification. Regarding shingles, the requirements include: These components work together with a sealed roof deck and reinforced attachments to create a system…
The IBHS FORTIFIED Home standards offer different tiers of protection. While both levels exceed standard building codes, the Silver level introduces several critical structural upgrades over the Bronze level to provide higher wind and water resistance. The primary differences between…
The primary difference between IBHS FORTIFIED Home standards and the Louisiana state building code is that IBHS standards represent a voluntary, “above-code” construction system. While local building codes set the minimum legal requirements for construction, IBHS standards are engineered specifically…
