The amount and type of damage hail causes on roofs depends on a variety of factors.
Hail damage to roof tiles.
Concrete tile defects not caused by hail.
They normally offer a very long roof life with some clay roofs lasting for generations.
Actual hail damage to clay or concrete tiles is typically characterized by crescent shaped fractures at the edges shattered tiles or star shaped fractures emanating from the point of impact.
Clay tile roofs are prized by homeowners for their fire and moisture resistance long lifespan and low maintenance as well as unique appearance.
In many cases these characteristics are accompanied by impact spatter marks within and or adjacent to the damaged area.
A concrete void b lack of slurry coat c missing tile corner and d broken tiles from foot traffic.
Hail damage to clay tile roofs.
Clay roof tiles also called terracotta roof tiles have been used for ages.