Severe thunderstorms frequently are accompanied by hail storms. As population density has increased and spacing between residential and commercial buildings has decreased in many metropolitan areas, there has been rapid growth in the number of hailstorms that cause hundreds of millions of dollars – or more than a billion dollars in damage. Read more »

Evaluate the Risk

Significant hailstorms result in millions of dollars in damages to roofs, siding, outdoor and roof mounted equipment.

Hailstorms are a major cause of loss throughout th...

Protect Businesses from Damage

Resources to identify risk and reduce exposure to hail-related damage.

Make the Right Choice

The International Building Code currently does not require the consideration of impact resistance in the selection of roofing materials.

If the maps listed below indicate your area is pro...

Protect Homes from Damage

Use these maps to determine if your home is at risk of hail damage.

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Understanding the characteristics of roof covering materials

When choosing roofing to address hail and high win...

Choosing a Roofing Material

Select a roof cover for your home that will perform better in high winds and hail storms.

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Choose a shingle that meets the required test standards

In hail prone areas, all shingle roof coverings sh...

Re-roofing: Shingle

Guidance for installing a shingle roof.

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Choosing a tile roof covering that meets the installation guidelines for wind and impact resistant test standards

In high wind and hail -prone areas choose a roof t...

Re-roofing: Tile

Guidance for installing a tile roof.

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Choose a metal roof covering that meets site wind-pressure requirements and impact-resistant test standards

Metal Roof Wind Resistance Requirement: Metal pan...

Re-roofing: Metal

Guidance for installing a metal roof.