When hailstones impact the mineral granules on top, they knock them off and bruise the shingle. This leaves the asphalt layer underneath compromised and susceptible to the weather elements. These elements (wind, sun, rain, and freezing temperatures) contribute to the damage initially caused by hail. When left unresolved, additional granules will begin to release from the hail damaged shingles and from the hail hits themselves, due to the asphalt becoming brittle from being exposed. This will eventually lead to a leak. In fact, the large majority of roofs Ember Roofing replaces have water leaks affecting the decking underneath the roofing system. A large portion of roofs also having missing shingles, which is a result of the shingle becoming brittle from hail damage, and then giving way when hit by high winds. These scenarios will eventually lead to leaks inside the home.