Roofing Guide
Missing Shingles After a Storm
By All Purpose Anytime Services LLC
High winds and hail are hard on DMV roofs. Once shingles tear off, the exposed area lets water reach the underlayment and decking, so a few missing shingles can become a leak fast. Here is what causes it and what a proper repair looks like.
Wind Uplift
Gusts catch the edge of aging or poorly sealed shingles and peel them back. Older roofs and ridge/edge shingles are most vulnerable.
Hail and Debris
Hail bruises and cracks shingles; falling branches knock them loose. Damage is often worse than it looks from the ground.
Failed Adhesive Strips
Heat and age break down the self-seal strip, so shingles no longer bond and lift in the next storm.
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