Gutters are also susceptible to hail damage.
Tile roof damage from hail.
Hail is a powerful force of nature that can even damage roofs made with concrete tiles if the stones are large enough and wind speeds are high.
It s because tile roofs are tough and last a long time.
However even with the durability provided by roof tiles along with their resistance to roof wind damage they may be susceptible to hail damage.
Tile is a long lasting roofing material that in ideal conditions can last 75 years or longer.
In many cases these characteristics are accompanied by impact spatter marks within and or adjacent to the damaged area.
Because seamless gutters are frequently feature aluminum or copper construction the signs of hail damage include telltale denting.
Actual hail damage to clay or concrete tiles is typically characterized by crescent shaped fractures at the edges shattered tiles or star shaped fractures emanating from the point of impact.
Repairing chips and hairline.
While small hailstones that are less than 2 inches in diameter don t typically damage clay.