What We Check Before Recommending Missing Shingle Repair
We review missing tabs, lifted shingles, fasteners, seal strips, granule loss, ridge areas, roof edges, surrounding wear, and whether the repair is isolated or part of a larger aging pattern.
3-tab shingles are the most common type to experience wind-related shingle loss in Frederick. Their wind resistance threshold is 60-70 mph before tab failure. Architectural shingles are heavier and rated to 110 mph or higher. When 3-tab shingles start losing tabs to moderate wind events, the roof may be telling you that the seal strips have dried and the remaining tabs are vulnerable. We assess the broader condition, not just the visible gap.