Why Reardan Roofs Take a Beating
Sitting out along Hwy 2 west of Spokane, Reardan has almost nothing to slow a storm down. The town sits in the heart of Lincoln County wheat country, where mile after mile of flat, harvested ground gives summer thunderheads a clear runway. By the time a cell reaches town it is often carrying both hail and a hard, sustained push of wind.
That combination is what does the real harm. Hail bruises and fractures shingles while wind lifts and creases them at the edges. A roof can look fine from the driveway and still have dozens of compromised shingles that will leak through the next freeze-thaw cycle.
What Hail Actually Does to a Shingle
Hail damage is rarely a clean puncture. More often it is a soft bruise where the impact knocks the protective granules loose and cracks the asphalt mat underneath. Those bare spots then bake in the sun and crumble faster every season.
- Granule loss exposing the black mat - check your gutters and downspout splash blocks for piles of grit after a storm.
- Bruising you can feel as a soft spot when you press the shingle, even if nothing shows on top.
- Cracked or split shingles from larger stones, especially on older, more brittle roofs.
- Dented metal on vents, flashing, valleys and gutters - often the clearest visible proof a hailstorm passed through.
Wind Damage in Open Exposure
The open wind exposure around Reardan means gusts often arrive with little warning and from directions a sheltered city roof never sees. Wind works the weakest points first: the eaves, rake edges, ridge caps and any shingle whose seal strip has aged.
Once a tab lifts, the wind gets underneath and peels. We look closely at sealant bonds, fasteners and the underlayment beneath lifted areas, because a shingle that flapped in the storm and laid back down is often no longer sealed and will let water in during the next blow.
Our Storm Repair Process
We start with a free, thorough inspection - on the roof, not just from the ground - and document every impact, lifted tab and damaged flashing with notes and measurements you can use.
- Full assessment of field shingles, ridges, valleys, vents and gutters.
- Clear scope separating true storm damage from age and wear.
- Insurance support - we walk the roof with your adjuster and speak the same language so legitimate damage is not missed.
- Quality repair or replacement using GAF systems installed to manufacturer spec.
Need a broader look at your options? See our roof replacement services if the damage runs deeper than a spot repair.
Why Homeowners Here Trust DG Contracting
We are a family-owned company that has been repairing Inland Northwest roofs since 2013, and we hold GAF Master Elite status - a credential carried by only the top 2 to 3 percent of roofers nationwide. We are licensed and insured in both Washington and Idaho, and our work is backed by 288 five-star Google reviews.
Storm repairs come with our 15-25 year workmanship warranty, and full replacements qualify for the GAF Golden Pledge with 25- and 50-year coverage. When a replacement is the right call, you also get a 15-25 year workmanship warranty.
Act Before the Next System Rolls Through
The biggest mistake we see in Reardan is waiting. Granule loss and lifted shingles do not heal - they get worse with every wind event and every freeze-thaw cycle through the winter. Most insurance policies also limit how long you have to file after a storm.
If hail or wind has moved through your area, get the roof looked at promptly. A free inspection takes us very little time and tells you exactly where you stand. Call (509) 209-1894 to schedule.
