A North Madison County homeowner's roof was struck by 1.75" hail in a confirmed regional event. We inspected within a week of the storm, filed a claim, and delivered a full replacement with Class 4 impact-resistant shingles to qualify for ongoing insurance discount.
Hail Damage Restoration Challenge in Harvest, AL
Major hail event with 1.75" stones confirmed by NWS Huntsville. Visible bruising on every slope, lost granules, dented gutters and downspouts.
Weather On-Site During This Hail Damage Restoration Project
Late-spring severe weather outbreak — confirmed hail and 60 MPH winds across north Madison County.
Scope of This Harvest, AL Hail Damage Restoration Project
- Full inspection within 5 days of the event
- Photo documentation by slope and elevation
- Insurance claim filing assistance
- Adjuster meeting on-site
- Full tear-off and replacement
- Class 4 IR shingle upgrade for future insurance discount
- Replace damaged gutter sections
Materials Used on This Hail Damage Restoration Project
| Shingles | Owens Corning Duration STORM IR (Class 4 impact) |
| Underlayment | Deck Defense synthetic |
| Ice/Water Shield | WeatherLock at eaves and valleys |
| Gutters | Replaced 60 LF of damaged 6" K-style |
Hail Damage Restoration Project Timeline in Harvest, AL
- Day 1Storm hits, homeowner contacts us next morning
- Day 3Free inspection, bruise documentation
- Day 7Claim filed with documentation packet
- Day 12Adjuster on-site with our team
- Day 18Full replacement approved at RCV
- Day 28Install complete with IR upgrade
Insurance Details for This Harvest, AL Claim
Full RCV payout. Class 4 upgrade paid by homeowner (~$1,400) — offset by ongoing 15% wind/hail discount on policy.
Warranty on This Hail Damage Restoration Project
Owens Corning Platinum warranty (50-year material) plus our 10-year workmanship.
Hail Damage Restoration Outcome in Harvest, AL
Roof replaced before storm season ramped further. Homeowner now insured at a lower wind/hail rate going forward.
Services Behind This Harvest, AL Project
Local Factors That Change Hail Damage Roof Restoration in Harvest AL in Huntsville
Summer attic temperatures in the Tennessee Valley routinely run far above outdoor air when intake and exhaust ventilation are unbalanced. Heat from below ages asphalt shingles from the inside out, which is why two roofs installed the same year can be in very different condition.
Local code matters too. Roofing work inside Huntsville city limits follows the International Residential Code as adopted locally, which sets nailing patterns, drip edge, underlayment, and attic ventilation minimums — and allows no more than two roof coverings before a full tear-off is required. When a roof is replaced, the new installation has to meet current code even if the old one predated it.
What to Do Next
- 1Write down when you first noticed the issue — carriers and contractors both ask for a date.
- 2Look for granules in gutters and at downspout outlets, which signals shingle wear or impact.
- 3Avoid climbing the roof yourself; wet or aging shingles cause most homeowner falls.
- 4Have the roof and attic inspected together, since half the useful evidence is underneath.
- 5Compare any two estimates line by line: underlayment, flashing, ventilation, warranty.