Will A Metal Roof Dent

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.

Will a metal roof dent.

Copper and aluminum roofing which are much softer than steel are more prone to denting. 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. Metal roof panels that are cracked by severe weather conditions should be replaced. Contrary to popular belief metal roofing is actually very difficult to dent and even more difficult to puncture.

While extremely large hailstones can dent a metal roof normal size hail will not. If your hail claim is denied by your insurance company you should consider seeking professional advice from a public adjuster or policyholder attorney. However if your metal roof is dented by hail tree limbs or even rocks and it is not ripped or cracked it can. Just as your car will dent if a golf ball hits it a metal roof can dent if large hailstones fall on it.

With textured roofs minor denting is even less readily visible. In actuality the average hail storm is very unlikely to cause damage or dent a metal roof.