An IBHS Research Briefing
When & Where:
Date: September 29, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
Location: Virtual Streaming Live, if registered
On Demand: After 9/17
Learning Objectives:
How does the wind performance of asphalt shingles change as a roof ages?
Join Jake Sorber, IBHS Meteorologist and Research Project Scientist, for a closer look at findings from a decade of asphalt shingle research examining how wind performance changes over time.
IBHS researchers evaluated asphalt shingles from multiple manufacturers and product lines, naturally aged for 10 years across four climate zones. By comparing 10-year performance with 5-year and baseline wind uplift resistance data, the research reveals significant differences in how individual products perform as they age.
IBHS experts will discuss how age, latitude, roof orientation, and shingle unsealing influence long-term wind performance and connect laboratory findings with damage observed following real-world severe wind events.
What You’ll Learn:
- How asphalt shingle wind performance changes over a 10-year service period
- Why wind performance can vary significantly among individual shingle products
- How latitude, roof orientation, aging, and unsealing affect long-term performance
- How laboratory results compare with roof-cover performance observed following severe wind events
- Why knowing the specific product installed on a roof is important for understanding its expected performance
Who Should Attend:
This research briefing is designed for insurance professionals and modelers who want to better understand how asphalt shingle wind performance changes over time and what those findings may mean for assessing roof risk. Relevant audiences include professionals in underwriting, risk management, loss control, claims, product development, actuarial, and research, as well as others involved in property resilience and roof performance.
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