Water Leakage Vulnerabilities for Shingles with Hail Damage

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Home / Hail / Water Leakage Vulnerabilities for Shingles with Hail Damage Water Leakage Vulnerabilities for Shingles with Hail Damage This IBHS study investigated the water permeability of shingles damaged by hail and demonstrated the importance of choosing an impact-resistant product with an excellent tear rating (based on IBHS’s Hail Impact-Resistant Shingle Ratings) to reduce the potential for hail damage causing water leakage into the roof. …

Impact Resistance of Synthetic Composite Shingles

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Home / Hail / Impact Resistance of Synthetic Composite Shingles Impact Resistance of Synthetic Composite Shingles Hailstorms cause an estimated $10 billion in property damage each year in the United States, with the central region experiencing frequent and costly roof replacements.   Research While asphalt shingles remain the predominant residential roof covering in the U.S., used at about 80% of installed residential roofs (Freedonia Group 2019), alternative roof covering materials, such as…