How To Repair Replace Roof Shingles

Maintaining a sound roof.

How to repair replace roof shingles.

Cut off the damage tab of the shingle with a. Swap shingles if part of a. If it is stuck in a corner carefully pry up the next shingle. Carefully pull the shingle down the slope of the roof not up and not horizontal.

Install the new shingle. Slide the new shingle up into place. Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair. Get the necessary replacement materials.

If you hear a ripping sound your prying too fast. Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair. To replace shingles you ll obviously need shingles to replace the ones you. Insert a putty knife under and above the damaged shingle to break the seal holding it down.

Carefully lift the upper. If it is still stuck check for nails. Step one break the seal on the target shingle. If the shingles are.

In the photo below the target shingle perhaps it needs replacement due to damage from a falling object or roof. Slip a flat pry bar under the damaged shingle and press down to pop out the roofing nails. It goes into detail with specific instructions for removing. Place a new shingle in the same position as the shingle you removed.

Use a flat bar to pry up the damaged shingle and remove the nails being careful not to damage the shingle above it. Fixing damaged roof shingles 1. Be sure to align with the shingles of either side. The first step obviously requires the removal of the nails holding that shingle to the roof deck.

This video explains how to repair and replace both three tab shingles and architectural shingles.