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Roof Edge Wind Lift Troubleshooting Guides
Published FixGraph guidance for diagnosing and responding to roof edge wind lift.
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Roof edge starter strip wind lift: What to Check and What to Do Next
Do not climb onto the roof or try to press, nail, cement, or reseal a wind-lifted starter strip. From the ground, observe whether the lifted material is at an eave or rake, whether the overlying first shingle course or drip edge is also displaced, and whether loose pieces, exposed underlayment, or water entry are visible.
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Roof edge wind lift: What to Check and What to Do Next
Do not climb onto the roof or touch lifted material. After the storm and wind have fully passed, document what is visible from the ground and from safe interior rooms: raised or missing edge shingles, displaced flashing or fascia, debris on the ground, ceiling or wall staining, dampness, drafts, and any change after rain.