When severe weather strikes your area, the aftermath can be extremely distressing. Here at Shull Roofing, a reliable Hoisington roofing contractor, we understand the stress and are dedicated to offering help and reassurance. We’ve developed clear guidelines to alleviate uncertainties, ensuring a more streamlined experience for you during these challenging times.
Types of Storms
Tree/Debris Damage
Trees or branches falling on roofs can cause significant damage, compromising their integrity and safety. This damage includes harm to shingles, flashing, and potentially the gutter system. Our tree damage roof repair services involve prompt assessment, debris removal, and comprehensive emergency roof repairs to restore structural stability and functionality to your roof.
Water Damage
In Great Bend, KS, roofs are vulnerable to water damage from leaks, rot, mold, ice dams, and more, often caused by damaged shingles, cracked flashing, or poor drainage. Homeowners must hire a skilled roofing contractor to detect and fix these issues promptly, preserving their roofs’ durability and functionality.
Hail Damage
Hail poses a significant risk to roofs, potentially causing structural issues and reducing their lifespan. Hailstones vary in size, with even small ones capable of damaging roofs over time, leading to problems such as broken windows and water infiltration. Detecting hail damage can be challenging and may only become apparent after multiple hailstorms.
Wind Damage
Strong winds can severely impact your roof’s durability, leading to problems like shingle displacement, water leaks, and structural harm. Ignoring wind damage can result in costly repairs and leaks. Preventing wind damage requires proper roof installation, maintenance, and use of sturdy materials. Regular inspections and swift wind damage repairs improve your roof’s ability to endure strong winds, safeguarding your home from potential damage.
Tips for Storm Aftermath
Tip #1: Stay Calm and Safe
After storm damage at home, staying safe and composed is crucial for personal safety and rational assessment of the situation. A calm mindset facilitates clear thinking, aiding in prioritizing tasks like seeking professional help and securing the property. It also helps prevent further damage by enabling strategic measures such as temporary repairs or fortifying vulnerable areas.
Tip #2: Make Temporary Fixes, if safe
When dealing with storm damage, you may want to try and do small, safe, and temporary fixes until you can get a professional out to do a full consultation. Assess the damage by identifying immediate safety concerns and prioritizing urgent areas. Secure hazardous zones and perform temporary repairs to minimize further damage, such as covering broken windows and patching roof leaks. Wear safety gear, exercise caution with electricity, and document the damage for insurance purposes before seeking professional help for thorough repairs.
Tip #3: Contact a Professional Roofing Company
Contacting a professional roofing company after storm damage ensures accurate assessment and comprehensive repairs due to their expertise. Their focus on safety reduces the risk of accidents, and their use of high-quality materials ensures long-lasting protection for your roof. Additionally, they can assist with insurance claims and often provide warranties for added peace of mind.
Tip #4: Contact Homeowners Insurance
Contacting homeowners insurance after storm damage is crucial for coverage assessment, financial assistance, and navigating the claims process efficiently. Insurance representatives provide professional guidance, helping homeowners understand coverage limits and maximize compensation for necessary repairs or replacements, ultimately reducing the financial burden and expediting the restoration process.
At Shull Roofing, we are dedicated to delivering unparalleled customer satisfaction, expert craftsmanship, and restoring integrity to the roofing sector. Take the first step towards a consultation by reaching out to us today!
Tuesday evening, the Larned area was hit with a large thunderstorm that brought heavy winds and substantial pieces of hail. The severe weather caused high levels of damage to homes around the Larned region.
What: 60 mph. winds and hail up to 2.90 inches in diameter
When: October 3rd
Where: Larned, KS
Earlier this week, KSN reported on its website that Larned and surrounding areas were impacted by a severe thunderstorm with heavy winds and baseball-sized hail.
If you or someone you know sustained damage to their home from the thunderstorm, here is some information about hail, storm safety tips, and some relief resources for residents in Larned.
Image via ksn.com
Hail & Damage
Extreme weather can often result in hail, which is a form of ice pellet that can range in size. When hail is around or larger than 1” in diameter, it can cause high levels of damage to your property, home, roof, and belongings. This damage can range from compromised structural integrity of your home to dented roofing and gutters, cracked siding, shattered windows, and ripped screen doors.
According to KSN, residents in and around the Larned area reported broken windows, damaged siding, and fallen trees.
Storm Safety Tips
Here are some ways that you can prepare for an upcoming storm or help reduce potential damage to your home.
Before a Storm:
• Clear out any weak branches near your home and roof
• Bring in any outside furniture or decorations
• Move your car to a safe and covered place
During a Storm:
• Stay inside your home
• Keep away from any windows and doors
• Make sure your animals are safe and inside
• Close your curtain windows to create a barrier
After a Storm:
• Inspect your home and roof for any damage
• Safely clear away debris
• Call a roofing professional to inspect your home
Storm Damage Resources
Pawnee County has an emergency management page where you can find information about the local weather and ways to prepare for and stay safe during various types of storms and natural disasters. These guides can be useful in alleviating stress during an emergency.
Shull Roofing
Shull Roofing has been serving the Larned area for 13 years and has expertise in storm damage restoration. At Shull Roofing, we are committed to offering high-quality and professional workmanship and creating long-lasting relationships within our community. It is our goal to set the standard for home improvements.
If you or a loved one sustained damage from the recent severe weather in Larned, call us today to learn more about our services and request a free estimate in 24 hours.
The residents of Salina are quite familiar with a variety of weather conditions and patterns. Springtime in this area of the country boasts thunderstorms, massive hail, and damaging winds. During the last 12 months, trained spotters have reported 41 on-the-ground hail, 16 severe weather warnings, and Doppler Radar has detected hail on 6 occasions according to research done at Hail Map for Salina, KS.
What is the Smallest Amount of Hail Needed to Damage a Roof?
To properly answer this question, the homeowner must understand and be aware of the age of their roof and the quality of materials used. Obviously, if the roof is nearing the end of its useful life, it may not take much to cause some damage. Likewise, if an inferior product is used, or it was haphazardly installed, the damages can be more severe.
What Damage Occurs to a Roof Based on Hail Size?
¼” hail – Pea-sized – A “safe” hail. This size of hail doesn’t tend to last very long, and the force against the roof is minimal.
½” sized hail – Marble-sized – Most generally, this size of hail won’t cause great damage, unless a storm gains strong winds and intensity. If a roof has some previously damaged areas, the hail can puncture these areas and increase the depth of damage.
¾” to 1” – Now we are beginning to shift the discussion and discuss hail damage to a roof. When stones of hail begin to increase in size, a trusted roofing company should be contacted after the storm has passed. There is a good chance some areas may need repair.
As hail increases in size, damages can occur in the form of dents, cracks, splits, and breaks in the roofing material and/or siding. Leaving these areas unattended after a storm is only asking for trouble when the next storm approaches.
1 ¼” and Larger – Golf ball size and larger – Take a deep breath and have the phone handy because hail this size pounding on your home can cause substantial damage. Not only to your roof but also to any vehicles left outside. These pounding chunks of ice can cause intense rips in the siding, broken windows, ripped screens, and broken shingles.
Hail is just part of the springtime season, and soon it will pass. Be prepared when you see a storm approaching to move all outdoor furniture and vehicles into a safe area. Be sure the children come inside where it is safe, and advise them to stay away from windows and doors. When fierce winds accompany some of these feisty hail and thunderstorms, it is hard to predict the outcome.
Place your trust in a roofing company that will experience that same storm you did. Shull Remodeling is a local contractor ready to assist you with an inspection and any roof repairs that may be needed. Don’t panic, and understand it is just part of the season. We can work together with your insurance company and take the proper steps to repair your home to its former glory.
Residents of local towns are shaken and stirred as massive storms rage through and deliver explosive chunks of hail creating damage to homes and properties.
What: 4″ Grapefruit-sized hail
When: May 9, 2023
Where: Larned and St. John Kansas
Residents of Larned and St John, Kansas run for safe shelter as a massive storm surges through the local communities bringing much-needed rain, but along with it, hail and damaging winds nearing 80 mph.
As reported on stormersite.com, “grapefruit-sized hail was reported at 4:40:00 PM CDT on 05/09/2023 about 6 miles from the center of Larned, Kansas. Local stations reported that through the night as the storm continued, it escalated to broken power lines, downed trees, and widespread destruction.
What Does This Mean for Your Home?
Damaging winds of this magnitude caused asphalt shingles to break, rip, and fly off of homes. Not to mention the enormous chunks of hen-sized and grapefruit-sized hail which accompanied it. Massive clouds of great force brought alarm and concern for families and their homes. The following video taken by a passerby was taken as the storm approached St John
This storm brought hail in various sizes, with the largest being near hen-sized chunks of ice.
Hail even the size of 1” in diameter can create great damage, and a professional inspection is advised once the storm has passed. What are some ways this size of hail can damage your home?
Create dents in shingles
Bruise the underlayment
Dented or cracked siding
Rip holes in window and/or door screens
An excessive amount of granular loss
Hail can create even more damage, closer to what Larned and St John experienced. Add to the above list,
Broken ridge caps or roof vents
Even more destruction to siding, including areas being torn off
Cracks in doors and windows from impact
Add to this, the strong winds presented in this storm, and your home can be hit by falling trees, broken branches, or areas of roof materials ripped off the house. There will be days of cleanup and repairs that need to be addressed.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Contact Shull Remodeling and Construction for assistance in a full and thorough inspection and guidance on any repairs needed. Don’t wait to get the areas fixed or another storm may create more damage. We are just beginning storm season in the Kansas area. Keep your home safe this season and call Shull Remodeling and Construction, a reputable Great Bend roofing expert, for assistance.
Springtime offers a change of pace. It’s time to open the windows and let the warm airflow through your home, refreshing the scent. Flowers planted last autumn begin to poke their sweet tops up, emerging through the dirt and grass to bring smiles to our faces. Children begin to spend longer moments outside relearning how to rollerblade and play on the slides of a playground. A sweet sense of openness brightens our once-gloomy days.
Along with the fabulous aspects of springtime, there are a few downfalls. Allergies for some begin to grab hold. Hail accompanies the many rainstorms pounding against our rooftops creating damage. We notice areas of our homes that need roof repairs after a chilly winter.
Let’s just focus on one aspect of the good, the bad, and the ugly of springtime. Hail. As mentioned above, severe storms can bring those irritating chunks of ice with them, creating damage to our vehicles, outdoor decorations, and our homes.
What Should We Do After a Storm?
After a storm has passed, it is wise to safely go outside and inspect the condition of the home. Make note of any damages and take pictures if necessary. Here is a small list of things to look out for when doing an inspection.
Cracked shingles
This is an obvious indication of damage. The corners may be lifted and parts of the shingle may be present on the ground. This damage must be fixed soon or a future rainstorm can cause more damage and you may find an unwanted puddle of water in your home from the leakage.
Granule Loss
This may only be noted if you look inside your gutters. As the hail hits your roof, it loosens the granules, which are then gently carried to the gutter system. A small amount of granule loss shouldn’t be concerning, but if you notice bare spots on your shingles, call a professional roofer to come and evaluate the situation.
Dented Gutters and Downspouts
Gutter and downspouts are made of metal, and the pounding hail can easily dent them. You may not need to replace the gutters and downspouts, depending on the extent of the damage.
These last three items may require the assistance of a professional roofing contractor to help detect them. Many of us just aren’t trained to know what we are truly looking for.
Dents in the Roof
Depending on the size of the hail, the dents will vary in size. Some could be small little dimples while others are substantial in size. These areas will need to be repaired as the damage could be deeper than what appears.
Dark Spots
How strange to be looking for areas that are darker in color. That is because the black asphalt under the surface is revealed due to the impact of the hailstones. The dark areas will continue to become weaker with every storm unless they are properly repaired.
Missing Flashing
The flashing helps to move the water from the roof to the gutters, downspouts, and away from the home. Water will find the path of least resistance, and if the flashing is damaged, that then becomes the path. A professional roofer can replace and secure these areas as they should.
The most qualified local company to contact after a storm with hail is Shull Remodeling in Emporia! We can come out and assess the damage, offer you proper solutions, and assist with any storm damage repairs. We have the knowledge and expertise to evaluate the damage, as we have seen enough hail-damaged roofs to predict the outcome if not repaired. We are a trusted contractor in the Emporia community and have probably already helped many of your friends, neighbors, or family members with their roofing needs. Contact us for an inspection after a major storm, and get back to enjoying the quality and special aspects of a lovely spring.
Areas of Kansas were devasted Wednesday, April 19, 2023, as a massive storm canvassed the area with quarter-sized hail up to ping-pong and teacup-sized hail. The damages were extensive and the cleanup from downed trees and broken branches may take days.
What: Hail, up to tea cup size
When: April 19, 2023
Where: Tipton, Ellsworth, Hoisington, Claflin, Bushton, Peabody, Florence, Elmdale, Strong City, Cottonwood Falls, Americus, Kansas
WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR HOME
KSN TV reported several areas of Kansas were affected by the severe storm that delivered funnel clouds, hail, and massive storm clouds.
Strong winds, broken trees, quarter-sized hail, and damaged power lines were evident as the storm ravished the area. Some areas, such as Tipton and Peabody, reported hail up to ping-pong size.
Hail
Hail larger than 1” can create damage, and a professional inspection is advised now that the storm has passed. What are some ways this size hail can damage your home?
Create dents in shingles
Bruise the underlayment
Dented or cracked siding
Rip holes in window and/or door screens
An excessive amount of granular loss
Hail, closer to what Tipton and Peabody experienced, can create even more complications. Add to the above list,
Broken ridge caps or roof vents
Even more destruction to siding, including areas being torn off
Cracks in doors and windows from impact
Add to this, the strong winds, and your home can be hit by falling trees, broken branches, or areas of roof materials ripped off the home.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Contact Shull Remodeling and Construction for assistance in a full and thorough inspection and guidance on any repairs needed. Don’t wait to get the areas fixed or another storm may create more damage. We are just beginning storm season in the Kansas area. Keep your home safe this season and call Shull Remodeling and Construction for assistance.
