When a metal roof is hit by hail the galvanized coating is cracked which leads to corrosion and the destruction of the roof.
Slight damaged metal roofing.
45 57 mph.
Clay slate roofing will have cracks and or gouges and metal roofing will have impact dents like we saw on the gutters at the beginning.
Here are some examples of hail damage on a metal roof.
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Even though you have a metal roof when a hail strikes with force it can damage the metal and reduce the lifetime of your roof.
If this air space is present you can bend and damage the metal roof by simply walking on it.
Sooner or later it will lead to rust.
When installing a metal shingle or a shake roof usually it remains an air gap between the decking and the metal panels.
So what wind speeds do you need to be worried about.
Craftsmanship is also important.
Underside corrosion if the metal is improperly coated on the underside of the panel corrosion could take place.
This air gap is usually found in the following metal roofing styles.
According to the national weather service slight damage can begin when winds reach 45 mph but this range is considered non severe.
Metal roofing is one of the easiest to spot for hail damage.
See all hail damage pictures here.
Metal shakes metal shingles and metal tile.
It will also form dents that will collect water.
Some metal roofing can withstand wind speeds of more than 150 mph.