How To Tell If Your Metal Building Has Hail Damage

Hail can cause costly damage to a building, regardless the materials it is made from, especially when its diameter of the stones is more than one inch. The most affected is always the roof, but siding can also be damaged, depending the size and falling velocity of the hail.

Hail damage can be only aesthetic (this is the best scenario!), but also functional (the worst scenario). Aesthetic damage on a metal building typically comes in the form of minor dents that can be more of less easy to identify. As for functional damage, it happens when the hail destroys the protective paint layer, leaving the metal underneath exposed. These are vulnerable areas, where water is going to start the erosion process, if the damage is not addressed quickly, resulting in a reduction in the expected lifespan of the building.

After each hailstorm, you will have to inspect your building thoroughly. Look for any signs that could indicate potential damage and, if you are not sure about it, contact a specialist in metal buildings. Hail damage is not always obvious and you should not risk overlooking it. Luckily, if you are proactive and maintain your metal building, it will resist hail storms the same, whether it has 30 years or it has just been installed.

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