Hail Damage and Carbon Monoxide Leaks: The Correlation

A hail storm is a weather phenomenon that no homeowner can avoid, and it can also cause various kinds of damage to your home. For instance, hailstones can inflict leak-causing damage to your roofing system, while your siding can sustain dents where the hail hits it. However, according to roof repair pros, there is another kind of damage that hail inflicts on your home but homeowners aren’t always aware of roof vent damage, which in turn can cause carbon monoxide leaks.
In this article, the roofing professionals of Texas Traditions Roofing reveal the correlation between hail damage and carbon monoxide leaks.


How Roof Vents Cause Carbon Monoxide Leaks
While it doesn’t always happen, it is possible for roof vent damage to cause carbon monoxide leaks in your home, especially in areas that are prone to hail storms. In fact, in some areas of the country, firefighters have been called into more than one hundred homes due to potential carbon monoxide leaks in 2018 alone. With that in mind, it’s best that you call a roof replacement and inspection expert to check on your roof vents after a hail storm as soon as possible.
What to Do If You Suspect Carbon Monoxide Leaks
If you suspect that your home is facing carbon monoxide leaks but you want to be sure before calling a roofer first, consider calling a local building inspector to your home or building. Building inspectors often use carbon monoxide detectors so they can detect major issues where lines are blocked or unknowingly disconnected and allowing carbon monoxide inside. Alternatively, you can also install carbon monoxide detectors in your home, so you’ll have an early alert system as soon as the gas starts to leak.
Make your search for residential and commercial roofing contractors easier by turning to Texas Traditions Roofing. When it comes to roof maintenance and installation, we are the area’s number one service provider and we won’t let you down! Give us a call at (512) 942-0427 or fill out our contact form to get a free recommendation. We serve homeowners in Round Rock, TX, and other nearby areas.