Shingles that buckle slightly during the packaging and storage process or buckle during the delivery loading process are prone to wind uplift.
Roof shingles flapping in wind.
There are different variations.
This could indicate that the shingle seal was broken and the shingle was flapping in the wind rubbing against the shingle above it.
In general if the shingle did a lot of flapping i m afraid it may be cracked worn such that the tab may break off an on roof inspection would be needed to decide.
You should also look for other signs of aging such as warping.
You put a little tab of tar.
Not only must nails be properly placed and spaced improper nailing itself such as driving a nail through the shingle leaving a nail sticking up to cut a shingle above or using a roofing stapler improperly leaving cocked staples or shingle cutting staples will all encourage shingles to fly away with the wind.
And then you nail the shingle down then you bring the tab back over so it s completely closed.
Unsealed shingles without physical mat damage are not considered wind damaged.
Insurers are trying to limit liability for all types of roof claims for wind or hail or anything other than fire.
You put a nail in the shingle tab.
To be effective against the elements shingles must be sealed to each other as one water tight roof deck.
If a shingle comes unsealed and starts flapping in the wind you may see horizontal creases on it indicating is has been unsealed and damaged by flexing.
And they very carefully work it under each shingle so the shingle tab loosens but doesn t rip so you can flop up the shingle tab and then put a nail underneath it.
Thin horizontal lines where granules have been worn off about 1 2 inches beneath the shingle above.
New shingles that have not an opportunity to seal will flap in a hard wind even if they are correctly nailed.
Shingles are considered wind damaged when they are torn creased or detached from the roof most commonly wind damage occurs when three tab shingles are creased by repeated lifting or flapping.
It does not happen to all the shingles.
