If you live in an area susceptible to hail such as Rapid City, South Dakota, you may have heard the term “class 4 shingles”. Class 4 is the highest possible rating a roofing product can receive for its resistance to hail damage.
Roofs can be expensive. After all, they are the most important part of your home's exterior. While there are many different types of roofing materials, the most common material is asphalt shingles. Since this is most common, we are going to estimate the cost of a standard architectural asphalt shingle roof.
The average home in Rapid City SD receives a hailstorm 5-6 times a year. Many of these storms produce small hail that does not cause damage to homes. About once every 5-7 years most homes are going to be caught in a larger hailstorm with hailstones averaging over 1" in diameter. When this happens, it is good to get your roof checked by a trustworthy roofing contractor.