Roofing & Materials
Nail pop
A fastener that has backed out and is lifting the surface above it - a shingle on a roof, or the painted surface of drywall inside - usually from movement, heat cycling, or a fastener that missed the framing. A few are a repair; pops across a whole slope usually point to an installation or ventilation problem rather than to wind or hail, and that pattern is often not covered as storm damage.
Common questions
What does "Nail pop" mean in Xactimate estimating?
A fastener that has backed out and is lifting the surface above it - a shingle on a roof, or the painted surface of drywall inside - usually from movement, heat cycling, or a fastener that missed the framing. A few are a repair; pops across a whole slope usually point to an installation or ventilation problem rather than to wind or hail, and that pattern is often not covered as storm damage.
Where does "Nail pop" 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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