Look for random, scattered dark spots where the shingle's protective granules have been knocked loose, exposing the black asphalt mat underneath. Hail dama
<p>Look for random, scattered dark spots where the shingle's protective granules have been knocked loose, exposing the black asphalt mat underneath. Hail damage often shows up as circular bruises rather than clean holes, and it tends to be worse on the side of the roof that faced the storm.</p>
<p>Alberta sits in one of the most hail-prone regions in Canada, and the Calgary area in particular sees a concentrated hail season through the summer months. Even hail that looks minor from the ground can bruise the mat beneath a shingle's surface granules, which weakens the shingle without necessarily creating a visible hole — meaning damage isn't always obvious until it starts leaking months or years later.</p>
<p>In practice, this usually means acting within days of a storm rather than weeks — photograph the damage from the ground, avoid climbing onto the roof yourself, and get a professional inspection scheduled before you file or finalize a claim. The documentation you gather early on tends to matter more than anything you do later in the process.</p>
<p>If you're not sure what you're looking at, a professional inspection is far safer than guessing — especially since some damage isn't visible from the ground at all.</p>
<p>If you're dealing with this in your own home, Raico Roofing offers free, no-obligation inspections across Calgary and the surrounding area. Call us at (403) 401-6509 or email info@raicoroofing.ca and we'll give you a straight answer.</p>
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