Blog · Roofing · 4 min read

Roof Nailing Patterns and Wind in NH

· New Hampshire exteriors

Shingles fail in wind when nails miss the mark or use the wrong count. Manufacturer patterns exist for a reason — especially on exposed New Hampshire ridges.

What to ask

  • Nails per shingle for your product
  • Hand nail vs pneumatic and gun setup
  • Starter and ridge fastening details
  • Whether the crew follows the manufacturer print

Why it shows up later

Under-driven or high nails, and missing fasteners, lift in the first real wind event.

We follow product instructions and note wind-related details in Better/Best packages when they apply.

Inspection tip

After a storm, look for creased tabs and empty nail holes — signs of uplift, not just age.

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