Arch wrote:One surprising cause of so many shingles being separated from roof
sheeting during the hurricanes was that the plastic film covering the
adhesive wasn't removed at installation.

Uh, Arch, trust me, the strip of cellophane is only there so the shingles don't
stick together in the bundle... Once applied, or strewn about in the sun, they
stick. More than likely, the fasteners were improperly installed. That, or it
was a heckuva wind! Tom
Work at your leisure!