Removing Asphalt Shingles For Roof Repair

If you have gutters the barrier must cover all gutter.

Removing asphalt shingles for roof repair.

Lay a chalk line 36 inches from the edge of the eaves. Cut off the damage tab of the shingle with a. To access the nails. Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair.

Just remove them and replace them with new shingles of a similar style to the rest of the shingles on the roof. Remove shingles in a 2 to 3 ft wide section as you work down the roof. Loosen the adhesive underneath the tabs of the damaged shingle then pull them free and discard. There are many benefits of removing the moss covered shingles including.

Nail the center row first then the center row of the course above it nailing 1 2 in. The shingles will be more supple and less likely to crack. Lift up the bottom part and remove the backing. After removing the center row of nails on the damaged shingle lift the undamaged shingles above it and remove the next row of nails.

Use a flat bar to pry up the damaged shingle and remove the nails being careful not to damage the shingle above it. Over from the old holes photo 3. Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair. In the photo below the target shingle perhaps it needs replacement due to damage from a falling object or roof.

The first step obviously requires the removal of the nails holding that shingle to the roof deck. Gluing down a badly curled shingle. And never climb onto a roof that s wet icy or covered with morning dew. If the shingles are severely damaged don t try to salvage them.

By removing the old roof you keep the opportunity to double up roof layers during your next roof replacement. The maximum layers of shingles allowed to be on the roof according to most building codes are two. The shingles will roll up like a ball in front of the fork. And repairing shingles that have cracked.

Step one break the seal on the target shingle. Continue tearing off the shingles and underlayment until you reach the roof jacks then start over at the top of the roof. Slide the new shingle up into place. How to replace an asphalt roof shingle.

Let it fall back into place. Align the barrier with the chalk line and staple it every couple of feet along the top edge. Push the shingles down to the roof jacks. Here we ll take you through the three most common ones.

Insert a putty knife under and above the damaged shingle to break the seal holding it down.