Many homeowners don’t see hail as a threat; because the pieces are often small, they appear deceptively innocuous. However, this type of precipitation can be incredibly destructive, causing both extensive structural damage as well as injury. Below are a few little-known facts about hail, courtesy of the storm damage repair specialists at Bulldog Contractors LLC, proudly serving Centennial, CO, Plano, TX, and Lakeville, MN.

4 Facts You Didn’t Know About Hail

1. Hail Storms Outnumber Tornadoes

Homeowners in many parts of the country worry about the destructive power of tornadoes, which can form without warning. However, dangerous hail events outnumber tornadoes in the U.S., with over 5,000 events reported every year. By contrast, there are only about 1,000 tornadoes reported every year.

2. Hail Causes Billions in Damages

Every year, Americans suffer over $1 billion in property and crop damage due to hail storms. In addition to destroying cars and outdoor structures, it can also shatter windows and severely damage roofs, which require storm damage repairs totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.

3. Even Small Hail Can Be Dangerous

While most hail consists of tiny ice chips that won’t do much harm, pieces as small as one inch across can be dangerous and destructive. Hail the size of a quarter can break windows and damage roofs, especially if the shingles are old and wearing out.

4. It Can Injure You While Indoors

During a hail storm, it's important to go inside and stay away from the windows. When hail breaks glass, the high winds send shards flying, along with other pieces of hail that can injure you and anyone else in the room.

If your home has been damaged by hail, wind, or any other natural disaster, the storm damage repair experts at Bulldog Contractors fix it all, from roofs to windows to siding and gutters. Visit their website to learn more about their hail damage restoration services, or follow their Facebook for updates and advice. To request an estimate, call their Lakeville location at (800) 888-2855, (303) 481-4291 for Centennial, or dial (469) 757-8571 to reach their Plano offices today.