identifying hail damage to wood roofs
How to Spot Hail Damage. Identifying hail damage on your belongings, such as patio furniture or your car, is relatively straightforward. The round dings in metal are obvious signs of hail damage. However, determining whether your roof has sustained damage from a hailstorm may be a little more difficult.et up a ladder to your roof to examine the top of the roof. 1  Check the ridge cap of the roof for dents. 2  This area of the roof will receive the most damage from hail since it is flat and will take a direct hit in a storm. 3  Look at the shingles. 4  Check the whole shingle, as well as the edges, for signs of damage.