Replacing Broken Shingles Roof

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Replacing broken shingles roof. Your roof is old if the shingles on your roof are between 20 and 25 years old then they are nearing the end of their life cycle and you may want to consider replacing the whole roof instead of constantly replacing single shingles and making repairs. If it is still stuck check for nails. Carefully pull the shingle down the slope of the roof not up and not horizontal. In order to replace damaged roof shingles you need to remove the damaged shingle install the new one and seal the edges.

Replacing a damaged shingle requires a hammer a flat pry bar a utility knife and a handful of 11 4 in. Don t force it shingles rip easily. 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.

Slip the new shingle or tab in place and secure it under the shingle above with 7 8 roofing nails. Each shingle is initially secured with four nails. To replace a single shingle first use a. Pry gently to break shingle free gently tap a flat bar under the shingles to break the seal down strips free.

If it is stuck in a corner carefully pry up the next shingle. 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. 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. Each shingle is at first secured with 4 nails.