--- title: "Missing Shingles After Wind: Repair or More? | AGCS" url: https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/blog/replace-missing-shingles-after-wind description: "When a few missing or creased shingles can be repaired, when they can't, and why older or discontinued shingles make spot repairs harder." lang: en --- Skip to content Roofing & Storm Damage (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/blog/roofing) # Missing Shingles After Wind: Can You Replace Just a Few? ## What wind does to shingles Shingles are held down by nails and by a sealant strip that bonds each course to the one below. Strong gusts can break that seal, lift the shingle and crease it. A creased shingle may lay back flat and look fine from the ground, but it no longer seals and can blow off in the next storm or let water in. Shingles in the yard, tabs flapping in wind, or a horizontal crease line across a tab are all signs. ## When a spot repair works - A small number of shingles missing or creased in one area. - The surrounding shingles are still flexible and sealed. - The decking underneath is dry and solid. - Matching shingles are available or a close match is acceptable to you. A proper repair removes the damaged shingles, replaces them with correct nailing, and re-seals the courses above that were lifted to do the work. ## When it doesn't - **Brittle shingles.** Older shingles can crack when they're lifted to slip new ones in, turning a small repair into a bigger one. - **Widespread seal failure.** If shingles are lifting across a whole slope, spot repairs won't keep up. - **Discontinued products.** Colors and styles change. A patch that doesn't match may matter to you, and can matter to an insurance claim on a covered loss. - **Damaged decking** that needs replacement. See roof repair vs replacement (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/blog/roof-repair-vs-replacement) and nailing patterns for wind resistance (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/blog/nailing-patterns-4-vs-6-shingle-wind-nc). ## If it was a storm Wind damage from a specific storm may be a covered loss under your policy; your insurer decides. Document it with dated photos from the ground and check your reporting deadline. See storm damage roof repair (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/storm-damage-roof-repair-lincolnton-nc). ## Don't wait for the next storm An open spot in the roof exposes the underlayment and decking. Call for roof repair (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/roof-repair-lincolnton-nc) to have it inspected and fixed before the next rain. ## Frequently Asked Questions Can I glue a lifted shingle back down? Hand-sealing lifted shingles with the right roofing sealant is a legitimate repair step when the shingle isn't creased or torn. A creased shingle should be replaced. Will a new shingle match my roof? Sometimes closely, sometimes not. Weathering changes color, and product lines change. We'll tell you before the repair how close the match is likely to be. Related service: Roofing Contractor (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/roofing-contractor-lincolnton-nc) ยท More in Roofing & Storm Damage (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/blog/roofing) ## Get a Free Estimate Call (980) 888-3107 (+19808883107) or send us the details of your project. Prompt response, seven days a week during posted hours. 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