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Article: Hail: yes! It can damage a roof.(TECHNICAL DETAILS)
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- Roofing Contractor
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- March 1, 2005
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Every year building owners file a large number of property loss claims resulting from hail damage to a roof system. In fact, the percentage of roof damage from hail is so large that it has spawned a cottage industry of contractors and consultants who chase these types of storms throughout the country in search of roof work. Roof damage from hail force is typically the result of improper application or inadequately manufactured materials.
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