Research

IBHS developed methods for producing artificial hailstones and simulating realistic hail impacts, including the ability to conduct full-scale hail testing.

This unique research is leading the way for improving products and standards that will help reduce damage and losses due to hail.

Demonstration

In 2013, researchers created more than 9,000 hailstones that were used in a full-scale hailstorm demonstration at the IBHS Research Center. The home used in the demonstration featured different materials on the roof (impact-rated shingles, non-impact-rated shingles, and metal roofing) and siding (vinyl, and fiber-cement) to illustrate variation in performance.