Replacing Some Roof Shingles

How to replace an asphalt roof shingle.

Replacing some roof shingles.

To access the nails. If there are nail heads that are not currently covered by anything if multiple rows removed then create new holes in the roof to hold the shingle by moving the nails over. Place a new shingle in the same position as the shingle you removed. Install the new shingle.

In the photo below the target shingle perhaps it needs replacement due to damage from a falling object or roof. The following are a few examples of when replacing individual shingles simply won t be enough and you ll need to replace your whole roof. Use a flat bar to pry up the damaged shingle and remove the nails being careful not to damage the shingle above it. The first step obviously requires the removal of the nails holding that shingle to the roof deck.

Swap shingles if part of a. Reseal under edges of all three. Cut off the damage tab of the shingle with a. The damaged shingles can be removed and new ones can be put into their place.

Insert a putty knife under and above the damaged shingle to break the seal holding it down. Carefully lift the upper. Step one break the seal on the target shingle. Be sure to align with the shingles of either side.

Slide the new shingle up into place. If the shingles are. Slip a flat pry bar under the damaged shingle and press down to pop out the roofing nails. Get the necessary replacement materials.

Maintaining a sound roof. If a head is covered put the nail in the old hole and put something flat and large on it. I used my flat crowbar. The easiest way to repair roof shingles that have blown off is to individually replace them or replace a series of them.

To replace shingles you ll obviously need shingles to replace the ones you.