Storms & Insurance · 5 min read
Wind Damage to Roofs: What to Look For After an Ohio Storm
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Ohio gets more damaging wind than damaging hail, and wind damage is easier to miss because a creased shingle looks normal from the ground.
Creasing
Wind lifts a shingle, the seal breaks, and the shingle folds back and lies down again. The crease line across the tab is permanent damage — the shingle will fail at that line, usually within a year.
Where it starts
Rake edges, ridges, and the windward slope. Damage almost always begins at an edge and works inward, which is why perimeter details matter so much on the install side.
The threshold
Damage typically begins around 45 to 50 mph on older roofs and 60-plus on newer properly nailed installs. The Miami Valley records several such events most years.
Getting it documented
Adjusters count damaged shingles per slope against carrier thresholds. A contractor who marks and photographs every creased tab, slope by slope, produces a report that's hard to dismiss.
If any of this applies to your own home, our asphalt shingle roofing crews handle it every week, and you can see how we work in your area on our Troy, Ohio roofing page. Inspections and written estimates are free either way — call 937-749-7767.