Top 3 Ways To Protect Windows From Hail Damage

4/27/2022 (Permalink)

Contact the professionals at SERVPRO when your windows have hail damage!

No window is safe from hail damage.

Every spring, the professionals at SERVPRO of South Cobb receive countless calls regarding hail damage to homes and businesses.

Nowadays, any area in the greater Atlanta region is prone to hail. Fortunately, there are many ways to protect your windows from hail damage. The following blog post will share three of the most popular and effective ways to protect your windows from hail damage.

You will want to ensure you read to the end to find out how we can help you with your hail damage claim!

What is window hail damage?

Window hail damage is a type of damage that can occur due to hail stones striking a window. The impact of the hailstones can cause the glass in the window to shatter, which can lead to severe problems if someone is standing near the window when it happens. The broken glass can also allow water to enter the building, which can cause further damage to the property.

How to protect your windows from hail?

There are three ways that you can protect and prevent hail damage to your windows:

1) Installing storm shutters.

Installing storm shutters is one of the best ways to protect your windows against hail damage. Storm shutters consist of heavy-duty material, such as metal or plastic, which fit securely over your windows.

2) Installing a hail screen

Another way to protect your windows from hail damage is to install a hail screen. Hail screens are a heavy-duty mesh material designed to deflect hailstones away from your windows.

3) Cover your windows with thick blankets or towels.

If you don't have storm shutters or a hail screen, you can still protect your windows from hail damage by covering them with thick blankets or towels. A dense material covering your windows will help cushion the impact of the hailstones and prevent them from shattering your windows.

Steps to take if you have hail damage to your windows

In the situation where you do experience hail damage to your windows, there are a few steps that you should take:

First, contact a reliable restoration company for storm damage restoration services. The team you choose to hire should have extensive training and ample equipment to help you with all types of property damage, including hail damage repair.

Second, contact your insurance company to file a claim. When you call your insurance company, be sure to have all of the pertinent information ready, such as your policy number and the details of the damage.

Third, take photos of the damage to your windows, including close-up shots of any cracks or chips in the glass. You will want to submit these photos with your insurance claim to get compensation for your hail damage repair costs.

Fourth, make temporary repairs to prevent further damage. You can do this by taping plastic sheeting over the broken windows or by covering them with plywood boards.

Finally, be sure to keep all of your receipts for any repairs or replacement windows so that you can submit them to your insurance company for reimbursement.

Let SERVPRO of South Cobb help you with your hail-damaged window.

The team at SERVPRO of South Cobb is here to help you when your windows have hail damage. We specialize in storm damage restoration and have the advanced tools, equipment, and expertise to help you get your home or business back to normal after a hailstorm.

SERVPRO of South Cobb is an IICRC-certified firm, which means that we have the training and equipment to handle any type of property damage. We also have years of experience helping homeowners in your area with their hail damage claims.

If you have a fire or water emergency, please call us now at (770) 779-9373