Louisiana Residential Roofing (7-803) Practice Test

What term describes the force of wind that can lift or damage roofing materials?

Wind gusts Wind shear Wind load Wind uplift

Correct Answer:

Wind uplift

Explanation:

Wind uplift describes the upward force from wind on a roof that can lift shingles, loosen fasteners, and damage the roofing system. This uplift results from the airflow around the building creating pressure differences that pull on the roof materials, especially at edges and corners where the force is strongest. Proper attachment, edge restraints, and wind-rated materials help resist this upward pull. By contrast, wind gusts refer to brief bursts of wind speed, wind shear is about how wind speed changes with height, and wind load is the overall wind pressure on the structure. The term that specifically captures the upward pull acting on roofing materials is wind uplift.

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