Customer called excited said that a bunch of her shingles had blown off overnight that she was very upset.
New shingles blown off roof.
This indicates to me that the nails are not in the correct position below the mastic strip see item 2 above also where i live by law roofing has to be guaranteed for 2 years not 1 year.
If the roof is new it is possible that the seal strips have not had a chance to properly set.
I installed a new roof the next day we had high winds gusts to about 65mph.
The easiest way to repair roof shingles that have blown off is to individually replace them or replace a series of them.
It s less likely to happen but when it does it is possible to simply replace the damaged shingles with new ones.
If you re located in the southeaster wisconsin area and have noticed shingles blowing off your roof give us a call at 262 662 5311.
This can happen if the shingles are not sealed properly especially immediately after installation.
So your guarantee period may go another year.
Ok question for you guys i value your opinion.
Hailstorms high winds and trees falling on roofs are often reasons to file an insurance claim.
It can also happen with improper nailing.
The shingles did not have time to seal so about 15 shingles blew off.
There are several causes some relating to the quality of the installation and some to the quality of the product.
New roof shingle blow off.
Where one shingle tab blew off your roof you have a 1 in 3 chance that the missing shingle was sitting directly above an open seam between the shingles below.
If that s the case.
Depending on the temperature amount of sun exposure and quality of the shingles this can take 4 6 weeks.
New roofs those under 10 years of age can still have shingles pull off.
Usually one shingle blows off and it takes 10 12 more shingles above it in a v shape pattern.
The most common weather elements that hurt your roof are wind hail falling trees and rain.
There are a variety of different occurrences that can cause damage to your roof.
But when shingles are blowing off a full replacement will be the safest option for your family and your home.
Most of the time when you see a missing shingle you re looking at one tab of a 3 tab shingle.
Wind can blow shingles right off your roof leaving it vulnerable to water intrusion.
If it rots or warps shingle nails can pop causing shingles to be easily blown off the roof.
With a strong gust of wind the shingle tab tore apart then blew off your roof and landed in your yard.
Shingle blow off happens with both new and old roofs.
Unfortunately if certain sections of the roof are blowing off it s probably an indicator that your roof is no longer secure.
We always prefer to repair over replacement if it is viable better for your wallet.
The damaged shingles can be removed and new ones can be put into their place.
However these patches may be noticeable as weather conditions can cause the older shingles to fade in color.
Even a small number of fallen shingles can lead to extensive water damage.
Water can seep into damaged underlayment and begin to rot the decking below.