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Kurt Gavin
 
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Default Shingles / wind question


"Travis Jordan" wrote in message
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Kurt Gavin wrote:
Came home early and saw that heavy winds head on to the edge of the
roof shingles were lifting them a few inches along one tier.


Anyway, when the winds calm, whats the best maintenance steps? Nailing
through the top shingle layer is a no-no, correct? BTW, we commonly
get substantial winds around here.


If you are in a hurricane-prone area or are exposed to winds in excess
of 60 mph, you need to plan for a roof replacement with a material that
will withstand those winds. Shingles are not one of the options.
Consider either metal roofing or adhesive-attached tile.


Our usual max is 50 mph, but we get a lot of windy days.