Where does "Soft metal damage" show up in a claim?

The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow — see the full guide for where it fits.

Roofing & Materials

Soft metal damage

Denting, deformation, or perforation of soft metals such as gutters, downspouts, vents, and flashing, usually from hail. It is the classic hail indicator an adjuster looks for to confirm the damage is storm-caused. Dents that break the surface or crease metal are the ones that get replaced.

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