Roof shingle damage identification clip, system, and methods

An identification clip for visually marking a damaged shingle, the identification clip comprising:

• an upper platform extending between a forward end and a rear end along an upper platform longitudinal axis, the upper platform having a top surface and a bottom engagement surface;
• a lower platform extending between a forward end and a rear end along a lower platform longitudinal axis, the lower platform having a top engagement surface extending rearward from the forward end, a recessed portion extending aft of the top engagement surface and terminating at the rear end, the recessed portion having an upward facing flat surface positioned lower than the top engagement surface, and a central nail portion extending rearward within the recessed portion from a central point a slot and terminating at an opening at the rear end which is operably configured to receive and support a nail therethrough;
• a biasing member connecting the forward end of the upper platform and the forward end of the lower platform, wherein the biasing member urges the upper platform and the lower platform substantially in parallel forming a narrow column between the bottom engagement surface and the top engagement surface adapted to receive and grip a segment of the shingle therein;
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• a tab member having a planar body extending between a base and an upper edge along a tab member longitudinal axis, the tab member extends upward from the rear of the upper platform from a joint, the tab comprising a front planar face.