Yeah, I'm starting to wonder if those wind ratings are more marketing hype than reality. We just bought our first place last year, and the inspector said our shingles were rated for 120 mph winds...but after a storm with gusts nowhere near that, we still found a few shingles scattered in the yard. Maybe installation really is the key factor? Or could it be something else entirely, like roof pitch or ventilation affecting durability? Seems like there's more to it than just the rating number.
Had a similar issue at our place. Inspector said shingles were rated for high winds, but after a moderate storm, we still lost a few. Turns out installation was the culprit—some nails weren't driven in properly. Once we fixed that, no more shingles flying around. Ratings matter, sure, but proper installation seems to make or break it. Might be worth having someone double-check how yours were installed...
Yeah, nailed it—literally. 😂 Had the same thing happen at one of our buildings. The shingles were supposedly "storm-proof," but after a windy weekend, found a few scattered across the lawn. Turns out the crew skimped on nails in some spots. Ever wonder if roofers secretly hate nails or something? Anyway, once we got that sorted, no more surprise lawn decorations. Ratings are great, but installation really is king... or queen?
Haha, sounds painfully familiar. Had a similar fiasco a few years back—supposedly "hurricane-rated" shingles ended up scattered around the neighborhood after one particularly gusty night. Turns out, like you said, installation was the real culprit. Honestly, I think some roofers must have a personal vendetta against nails...or maybe they're secretly trying to save money for their nail art hobby? Who knows.
But yeah, once we got a crew in who actually knew what they were doing (and weren't shy about using enough nails), the shingles stayed put through storms that made the trees bend sideways. Ratings and specs are nice to look at, but I'll take a solid installer over a fancy label any day. Glad you got your surprise lawn decor sorted out—nothing like waking up to find your roof decided to redecorate overnight.
Totally agree—installation is the real deal-breaker. Even the best shingles won't hold if they're not nailed down properly. Another thing people overlook is underlayment. If you go with a quality synthetic underlayment instead of traditional felt, it adds another layer of protection against wind-driven rain and helps keep shingles in place. Seen roofs with top-notch shingles peel right off because someone skimped on that step... Proper nailing pattern + solid underlayment = roof stays put, simple as that.
