Understanding Roof Nail Pops: Cosmetic or Leak Waiting to Happen?
Nail pops through shingles—caused by: overdriven nails (breaking shingle's internal mat), undersized nails, or thermal expansion cycling. A popped nail through the shingle face = water entry point that will eventually cause decking rot.
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