Replacing House Roof Shingles

To repair broken shingles first gather several tools galvanized or stainless steel shingle nails a hammer a small block of wood a drill and a shingle ripper a long flat piece of metal with hooks forged into the flattened end which is used to remove the broken shingle you ll also need high quality wooden shingles that match the texture and length of your originals.

Replacing house roof shingles.

In order to replace damaged roof shingles you need to remove the damaged shingle install the new one and seal the edges. Well although the new roof shingle will likely seal to adjacent shingles in time with enough sun warmth it is recommended to manually seal the new shingle in place now. In that case tear out the damaged shingle and cut v notches in the replacement to fit around the four nails. Do the same with the next shingle continuing this step until you get to the far edge of the ridge.

Use the claw of a hammer to loosen the adhesive under the tabs 2 rows above the damaged shingles and then loosen any exposed nails with the claw. Slide the new shingle up into place and secure it with four nails. Carefully lift the upper shingle and secure the new shingle with roofing nails. To install asphalt shingles is a different process.

Lastly remember breaking all those shingle to shingle sealant bonds. Wood or similar shingles are very popular roofing materials because they have a unique look that will make your house look really good. This video explains how to repair and replace both three tab shingles and architectural shingles. Merely apply three small spots of asphalt plastic roof cement under the new shingle s tabs evenly spaced along the shingle length and press the shingle.

It will give you a basic understanding about how the re roofing process works. It goes into detail with specific instructions for removing. Once you ve reached the ridge bend the shingle over the ridge so that each side is equal and nail it into place with a single nail on each side. In addition if they get damages over time you don t need to replace a huge portion of your roof but only certain areas that have been affected.