Hail Damage & Commercial Roof Insurance
In 2001, the most damaging hailstorm ever recorded hit Ohio and the surrounding states. Hailstones ranged from 2.5- to 7.5-cm in diameter, and caused major personal and commercial property damage. The insurance industry labeled the 2-day supercell storm as catastrophe, totaling $1.9 billion is losses.
Although we haven’t seen any storms of such severity since then, summer hailstorms are common in Ohio, and having a commercial roofing company that is familiar with hail damage and filing insurance claims on retainer is a good idea. If you’re located in Northern Ohio, Five Star Commercial Roofing can be your partner in protecting your building. Call us today at (888) 740-2070.
Hailstorm Related Damages
There are many factors that can affect how mildly or severely your roof is affected by hail:
- Roofing Materials – Depending on the type of roof material, hail can cause anywhere from mild to severe damages. For example, the damages caused to aluminum roofs are generally comparatively less than that caused to asphalt roofs.
- Roof Age – Obviously, an older roof, especially if it has not been properly maintained, is more susceptible to hailstorm damage.
- Hail Dimensions – The damage caused to your roof also depends on the size and density of the hail.
- Wind – Hailstorms are often accompanied by high winds, which direct and speed the hail. Wind can complicate matters by contributing to roof uplift.
Hailstorms are probably one of the worst types of weather condition your roof can come up against. Not only do they barrage it physically, but once the ice melts, they can contribute to water damage and flooding.
Five Star Commercial Roofing offers professional repairs for roofs damaged by hail and can assist you in filing commercial roof insurance claims. Call us at (888) 740-2070 and ask for our services today.
Commercial Roof Insurance Claims
After a hailstorm, the first thing you should be do is contact a commercial roofing company. The experts at Five Star Commercial Roofing can give you insight as to the damages. We offer intensive roof inspections following major weather events to identify all the issues and suggest solutions.
We can also guide you through the insurance filing process and make sure you receive everything you are entitled to. We all know dealing with storm damage is headache enough. Let Five Star Commercial Roofing take some of the stress away by assisting with all the red tape of insurance.
Finally, once your claim is approved, you already have a relationship with a roofing contractor you can trust. As a full-service commercial roofing company, we provide a comprehensive lineup of roof repairs. Our team of experts can identify the damage and advise you of the most viable solutions. Call us now at (888) 740-2070 .