Replacing Broken Shingles Roof

Replacing a damaged shingle requires a hammer a flat pry bar a utility knife and a handful of 11 4 in.

Replacing broken shingles roof.

Pry gently to break shingle free gently tap a flat bar under the shingles to break the seal down strips free. Don t force it shingles rip easily. When the next shingle course above is installed its nails pass through the top edge of the shingles in the course below. Cut off the damage tab of the shingle with a utility knife or remove the entire piece.

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. Replacing a damaged shingle needs a hammer a flat lever an energy bill knife and a handful of 11 4 in. Use a flat bar to pry up the damaged shingle and remove the nails being careful not to damage the shingle above it. When the next shingle course above is installed however its nails also pass through the top edge of the shingles in the course below.

Each shingle is at first secured with 4 nails. To replace a single shingle first use a. 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. Carefully pull the shingle down the slope of the roof not up and not horizontal.

Each shingle is initially secured with four nails. A typical wood shingle house is covered with thousands of individual shingles and over time it s inevitable that a few will split or become damaged. 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 flat down into place. Replace damaged shingles photo 1.

Slip the new shingle or tab in place and secure it under the shingle above with 7 8 roofing nails. If it is stuck in a corner carefully pry up the next shingle.