Jul 13, 2026 | Roof Replacement, Storm Damage
Last updated: July 2026 · Written by Cason Curriden, Owner, Olympus Roofing Quick AnswerFile a hail claim when a licensed inspection finds functional damage and the repair or replacement cost clearly exceeds your deductible. Pay out of pocket when damage is...
Jul 10, 2026 | Roofing Materials, Storm Damage
Last updated: July 2026 · Written by Cason Curriden, Owner, Olympus Roofing Quick AnswerFor most hail-prone Utah homes, yes — Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are worth it. They cost roughly 10–20% more (about $0.50–$1.50 per square foot) but resist hail far better...
Jul 6, 2026 | Roof Inspection, Storm Damage
Last updated: July 2026 · Written by Johnny Wudel, Olympus Roofing Quick AnswerCosmetic hail damage is surface-only — scattered granule scuffs and dents that leave the shingle mat intact and roof life unchanged. Functional damage fractures or bruises the mat, exposes...
Jul 3, 2026 | Roofing Basics, Storm Damage
Last updated: July 2026 · Written by Cason Curriden Quick AnswerMost asphalt shingles are rated for sustained winds of 60–110 mph, but Utah gusts of 60–70 mph can lift tabs when seal strips are aged or improperly installed — and canyon-driven gusts above 80 mph can...
Jul 1, 2026 | Roofing Basics, Storm Damage
Last updated: July 2026 · Written by Johnny Wudel Quick AnswerHail damages some Utah roofs and not others because damage depends on stone size and wind speed, roof age and brittleness, shingle type, roof pitch and orientation, and whether your home sits in a storm...
Jun 15, 2026 | Roof Inspection, Storm Damage
Last updated: June 2026 · Written by Johnny Wudel — Olympus Roofing Quick AnswerTo check for hail damage on a Utah roof, start from the ground: look for dents on metal vents, gutters, downspouts, AC condenser fins, and mailbox. Check yard and gutters for shingle...
