Author Archives: Jerry Prugar

Shingle Damage Evaluation – Other Damages That May Be Mistaken for Hail Damage – Part 6a

Posted by in Shingles | July 23, 2012

This post is Part 6a of Shingle Damage Evaluation and follows Size of the Hail Stones – Part 5b. Our previous posts have already discussed the causes and characteristics of damage from normal and premature aging and the characteristics of functional hail damage.… Read More →

Shingle Damage Evaluation – Size of the Hail Stones – Part 5b

Posted by in Shingles | July 16, 2012

This post is Part 5b of Shingle Damage Evaluation and follows Functional Hail Damage – Part 5a. Considering the Size, Direction, and Damage Producing Effects of the Hail Stones  The evaluation of composite asphalt shingles and other roof coverings for hail impact damage… Read More →

Shingle Damage Evaluation – Functional Hail Damage – Part 5a

Posted by in Shingles | July 09, 2012

This post is Part 5a of Shingle Damage Evaluation and follows Characteristics of Aging- Part 4e. Functional Hail Damage to Composite Asphalt Shingles  Industry standards and studies have defined functional hail damage to asphalt shingle roofs as a diminution of the water shedding… Read More →

Damage from High Winds and Hail in Northern Ohio – July 1, 2012

Posted by in Weather Events | July 02, 2012

Local television news media reported damage from storms in Sandusky and Ashland, Ohio on July 1, 2012.  Winds up to 60 MPH were reported.  The news report showed downed power lines, downed tree limbs, and downed trees that appeared to… Read More →

Shingle Damage Evaluation – Characteristics of Aging – Part 4e

Posted by in Shingles | June 25, 2012

This post is Part 4e of Shingle Damage Evaluation and follows Characteristics of Aging- Part 4d.  Part 4 consists of five short lists. Characteristics of Aging The following is the last of five lists of characteristics exhibited by aging asphalt shingles: Shrinkage – Shrinkage… Read More →

Shingle Damage Evaluation – Characteristics of Aging – Part 4d

Posted by in Shingles | June 18, 2012

This post is Part 4d of Shingle Damage Evaluation and follows Characteristics of Aging- Part 4c.  Part 4 consists of five short lists. Characteristics of Aging The following is the fourth of five lists of characteristics exhibited by aging asphalt shingles: Embrittlement – Embrittlement… Read More →

Shingle Damage Evaluation – Characteristics of Aging – Part 4c

Posted by in Shingles | June 11, 2012

This post is Part 4c of Shingle Damage Evaluation and follows Characteristics of Aging- Part 4b.  Part 4 consists of five short lists. Characteristics of Aging The following is the third of five lists of characteristics exhibited by aging asphalt shingles: Craze (Map)… Read More →

Shingle Damage Evaluation – Characteristics of Aging – Part 4b

Posted by in Shingles | June 04, 2012

This post is Part 4b of Shingle Damage Evaluation and follows Characteristics of Aging- Part 4a.  Part 4 consists of five short lists. Characteristics of Aging The following is the second of five lists of characteristics exhibited by aging asphalt shingles: Breakage – Breakage… Read More →