Wind Damage vs Hail Damage: A Homeowner’s Field Guide to Telling the Difference (and What WA Insurance Covers)
Can you tell wind damage from hail just by looking? Usually yes. Wind concentrates on one slope with lifted shingles; hail scatters circular bruises and dents the metal. The gutter clue most homeowners miss, how to document it for a Washington claim, and what your policy covers.