Will A Metal Roof Dent

Some types are guaranteed not to dent however.

Will a metal roof dent.

Structural support of metal roof if your metal roof has a sturdy support that limits how much the metal can flex dents are less likely to form. Just as your car will dent if a golf ball hits it a metal roof can dent if large hailstones fall on it. While extremely large hailstones can dent a metal roof normal size hail will not. Metal roof panels that are cracked by severe weather conditions should be replaced.

Policyholders in tennessee can breathe a sigh of relief because if they receive dents to their metal roof the court has already ruled that it is covered by the insurance policy. If your hail claim is denied by your insurance company you should consider seeking professional advice from a public adjuster or policyholder attorney. In actuality the average hail storm is very unlikely to cause damage or dent a metal roof. Copper and aluminum roofing which are much softer than steel are more prone to denting.

On a metal roof the steeper the slope the less force hail can exert directly on the surface and the less likely it will dent. However if your metal roof is dented by hail tree limbs or even rocks and it is not ripped or cracked it can.