Hail, Wind, and Falling Trees: The Most Common Types of Storm Roof Damage in Indiana
Indiana weather doesn't mess around. I've been working on roofs across northwest Indiana for years, and every spring and summer, the same thing happens. A bad storm rolls through, and within 24 hours, my phone doesn't stop ringing. Homeowners panicking, insurance companies calling, neighbors comparing damage. It's a cycle I know well. What gets me every single time is how many people walk outside after a storm, look up at their roof from the driveway, and think "looks fine to me." Then six months later they've got water stains on the ceiling, rotted decking, and a repair bill that could've been a fraction of the cost if they'd caught it early or had a local roofing company in long beach perform a proper ground-to-ridge inspection. I've seen this play out more times than I'd like to count. Storm roof damage in Indiana is rarely obvious from the ground. Hail leaves bruises you can't see without climbing up there. Wind lifts shingles jus...