Roof Footfall Damage

This roof shingle damage diagnosis article describes the causes and effects of mechanical damage to shingles from a variety of sources.

Roof footfall damage.

You can even see spots where roof tiles have broken off. But if you look closer you ll notice several chips and cracks in the tile from hail damage. Foot traffic tears punctures tool cuts or damage during shingle installation. Hail damage has become an increasingly common roof claim.

Increases in these claims are due to the increase of storm chasers traveling from state to state. At first glance this roof may look normal. Storm chasers claim homes have hail damage when there may be no hail damage at all. Damage from footfall damage from footfall is most likely to be found on parts of the roof offering the easiest path of travel such as the valleys.

It s very important that you always use walkways whenever you access the roof so that you avoid too much footfall on the surface and so that you don t end up misusing the roof. Here you can see more roof tile hail damage. Damage from footfall tends to bend the entire shingle. Damage may also be found around roof components that were installed after the tiles were installed such as satellite dishes and around components that require ongoing maintenance such as chimneys.

Any damage from misuse won t be covered under your warranty and once again you ll have to foot the bill for any repairs. When hail damage does occur not all slopes are affected. We illustrate asphalt shingle failures due to use of roof shingle staples improperly applied.