What is Creased shingle?
Definition. A shingle that wind lifted and folded back, leaving a horizontal crease across the tab. The crease breaks the seal and weakens the shingle, so it tends to lift again and eventually tear off. Adjusters usually treat creasing as functional wind damage. See wind damage roof claims.
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