Hailstorms damage buildings, crops, cars, and more, causing billions of dollars in economic losses.
More important than economic losses, however, are people. Whether you're an architect, contractor, building owner, or an everyday citizen, your first line of defense against hail will always be the roof above your head. Designing and building with components that offer the appropriate level of hail protection isn't just smart business. It's safe business.
Since 2013, Canadian insurers have paid 26,000 hail claims totaling an average of $370 million annually in insured loss for personal property damage in hailstorms, reports Canadian Underwriter.
As the severity and frequency of hail storms have increased, insurance, construction, and roofing companies have responded accordingly to help guide stakeholders in designing, building, and repairing roofs that provide the appropriate protection level for varying climates across Canada.
