Replacing Some Roof Shingles

Slide the new shingle up into place.

Replacing some roof shingles.

The first step obviously requires the removal of the nails holding that shingle to the roof deck. The easiest way to repair roof shingles that have blown off is to individually replace them or replace a series of them. Insert a putty knife under and above the damaged shingle to break the seal holding it down. If a head is covered put the nail in the old hole and put something flat and large on it.

To access the nails. Fixing damaged roof shingles 1. 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. Be sure to align with the shingles of either side.

In the photo below the target shingle perhaps it needs replacement due to damage from a falling object or roof. Maintaining a sound roof. Get the necessary replacement materials. 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.

Step one break the seal on the target shingle. Install the new shingle. Place a new shingle in the same position as the shingle you removed. However these patches may be noticeable as weather conditions can cause the older shingles to fade in color.

Reseal under edges of all three. Slip a flat pry bar under the damaged shingle and press down to pop out the roofing nails. Carefully lift the upper. To replace shingles you ll obviously need shingles to replace the ones you.

How to replace an asphalt roof shingle. I used my flat crowbar. If the shingles are. The damaged shingles can be removed and new ones can be put into their place.

Cut off the damage tab of the shingle with a.