Roofing & Materials
Wind Uplift
Wind uplift is the suction wind puts on a roof as it passes over, pulling at edges, corners and field shingles instead of pushing down. That is why fastening at the perimeter, the corners and the ridge matters more than field fastening - corners see the highest uplift - and why edge-only damage can raise questions about whether the roof was installed to code.
More roofing & materials terms
- Wind damage
Roofing damage from wind uplift, lifted shingles, exposed nail heads, and torn flashing.
- Wind Speed Rating
A wind speed rating is the maximum wind a product is tested to withstand, shown on shingle, panel and fastener literature as a rated speed. Carriers and code officials may require a rated product or a specific fastening pattern in high-wind areas, so keep the product literature and fastening detail in the claim file.
Common questions
What does "Wind Uplift" mean in Xactimate estimating?
Wind uplift is the suction wind puts on a roof as it passes over, pulling at edges, corners and field shingles instead of pushing down. That is why fastening at the perimeter, the corners and the ridge matters more than field fastening - corners see the highest uplift - and why edge-only damage can raise questions about whether the roof was installed to code.
Where does "Wind Uplift" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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