Daily Archives: July 26, 2021

Hail in the Front Range of the Rockies and High Plains: Is it More Damaging?

Research IBHS members have raised concerns over higher hail claims frequencies in the Front Range and High Plains. This report explores possible physical science reasons behind this difference in hail claims for those regions compared to other areas of the Great Plains. Hailstorms in the higher elevations of the Front Range and adjacent High Plains…

Impact Testing of High Concentrations of Small Hail

Research IBHS is investigating whether large quantities of small hail can lead to notable granule loss on asphalt shingles that would accelerate the decline of a roof’s service life. Preliminary results of this study indicate the following: More granules are lost after weathering of panels vs. storage of panels Granule loss was visible by human…