Every spring and summer, homeowners across much of the United States experience the hassles associated with hailstorms and the damage they cause to residential roofs. In 2022 alone, State Farm Insurance paid $2.9 billion in homeowner claims, with combined home and auto damages increasing a whopping $1 billion from the previous year. Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions has supported homeowners and building professionals after natural disasters for more than 70 years, and intimately understands the urgencies and misinformation that often follow a major storm event. The company’s team is readily available to help homeowners and contractors navigate the reroofing process, including identifying hidden damage and securing roofing materials that provide superior performance to help avoid similar problems in future storms.
The following resources are available to homeowners:
- Identify Hail Damage: Hail damage isn’t always easy to spot, and leaks don’t always occur right away. Visit this blog for tips on how to identify hail damage on different types of roofs, as well as how to find a reputable roofing contractor to conduct repairs and replacement.
- Product Options: Homeowners can stop the re-roofing cycle and potentially lower their insurance premiums by investing in roofing systems that resist impact damage from hail. Visit www.westlakeroyalroofing.com/hail to learn about concrete, stone coated steel, and clay roofing solutions designed to provide peace of mind and help protect the home when the next storm comes.
- Find a Contractor: Homeowners can visit www.westlakeroyalroofing.com/hail-homeowner/ to contact Westlake for assistance in locating reputable, licensed roofing contractors in their area.
Resources for contractors:
- Product Education: Roofing professionals can help homeowners avoid hassles down the road by recommending roofs with a Class 4 Impact Rating. Contractors can access information and find materials at www.westlakeroyalroofing.com/hail-contractor to enhance their knowledge and increase confidence in the products they’re recommending.
- One-on-One Support: Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions’ sales and customer service representatives are in the field, ready to help contractors locate materials and provide education on product selection and installation. Contractors are encouraged to visit www.westlakeroyalroofing.com/hail-contractor or contact their representative.
Newpoint Concrete Roof Tile and Unified Steel Stone-Coated Roofing from Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions carry a Class 4 Impact Rating for protection against hail, helping to reduce the need for repairs that often lead to increased insurance premiums. In addition, some roofing options can be used with a Westlake Royal Cool Roof System that helps heat escape, conserves energy and meaningfully lowers long-term home energy bills.
