Repairing Asphalt Shingle Siding

On 2020 02 19 by marina.

Repairing asphalt shingle siding.

Mark locations of shingle courses on pole. Repairing or replacing the most common type of roofing asphalt or asphalt fiberglass shingles sometimes called composition roofing is relatively easy but be sure you can work safely and comfortably on it before you decide. 1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding.

Some asphalt impregnated paper based siding materials contain asbestos. Repair a torn or curled asphalt shingle. On 2020 01 20 by mod asphalt asbestos shingle siding on old garden shed. Just wondering if this siding shown above may have asbestos.

Repairing water damage from a roof leak in a ridge vent. About repairing a roof yourself. The steps for repairing a cracked or bent shingle include. Press the shingle down and apply a second layer of bituminous sealant on top.

Yes marina that s an asphalt based shingle siding. Apply bituminous roofing sealant under the crack. The exact cost of asphalt shingle replacement depends on the pattern of the damage. This plywood was rotten from water damage from an aluminum ridgevent fastener in an asphalt shingle.

Broken or rotten shingles should be repaired to keep a home protected against the elements. Lift up the edge of the shingle above and install a new asphalt shingle that matches the exiting shingles. Roof or second story shingle repair may require a ladder. The cost of asphalt shingle repair is 7 00 to 15 00 per square foot when just damaged shingles are replaced.

Inspect the condition of sheathing. The home was built in 1940 in il. Asphalt siding material was made in two common versions one much like asphalt roof shingles but in larger sheets right side of the building photo near the top of this article and the other was comprised of an asphalt coating laminated to hardboard siding material or laminated to a softer wood based insulating board panel often sold as. Align the lower edge with the lower edges of the shingles at each side.

Replace a badly damaged asphalt shingle. 3 peel off any paper or housewrap.