{"id":1768,"date":"2020-07-15T17:09:31","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T17:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atozroofingdenver.com\/?p=1768"},"modified":"2020-10-21T01:50:22","modified_gmt":"2020-10-21T01:50:22","slug":"how-to-repair-hail-damage-on-a-metal-roof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atozroofingdenver.com\/how-to-repair-hail-damage-on-a-metal-roof\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Repair Hail Damage on a Metal Roof"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you\u2019ve been in Colorado for longer than a few months, then there\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019ve witnessed the heavy hail that our climate is known for. This is especially true during the spring, and it\u2019s not unheard of to get flash hail storms even during the summer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This feature of life in Colorado unfortunately lends itself to extensive roof damage. Colorado roofs of all types\u2014from wood shake to asphalt shingles\u2014will eventually incur damage from hail, given enough time. This can be frustrating for property owners who want to get the most out of the roofs they invest in as part of an overall protection strategy for their buildings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Repairing hail damage on a metal roof is a topic that comes up a lot this time of year. Many Colorado businesses and commercial buildings make use of standing seam, Galvalume, or other metal roofs, and when the hail hits, the resulting dents and dings can be extensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, what can be done to repair hail damage on metal roofs? Also, when can you tell if hail-damaged metal roofing materials need replacement after a heavy hail storm? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we\u2019re answering these questions. The commercial roofing experts at A-to-Z Roofing & Exteriors specialize in metal roof repair, and we\u2019re giving you the fundamental \u2018ins and outs\u2019 of metal roof hail damage remediation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a heavy hail storm hits and your building is affected, the very first thing you should do is take full documentation of all the damages. When a metal roof is being evaluated for damage after a hail storm, there are two main categories of dents, dings, or punctures: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many cosmetic or functional metal roof dents and dings can be repaired through spot-patching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s how this process typically works: <\/p>\n\n\n\n