Repairing Shingles On Steep Roof

If it is still stuck check for nails.

Repairing shingles on steep roof.

Cut the paper with the razor knife at the end of the roof. If you know what you re doing you can use a roof harness to help you. Secure loose boards and nails that may have. The good news is that they can be replaced without having to replace the entire roof.

Maintaining a sound roof. When the jacks are properly nailed to. Remove leftover debris from the roof. If you hear a ripping sound your prying too fast.

When installing or repairing shingles on a steep roof you need the support of roofing jacks which are brackets that hold a length of two inch scaffolding. The first sheet of felt paper should be secured in line with the bottom of the roof. If it is stuck in a corner carefully pry up the next shingle. Place a pitchfork flat garden shovel or shingle scraper under the shingle.

Carefully pull the shingle down the slope of the roof not up and not horizontal. Use felt nails to secure felt paper to the entire roof. Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair. Pry the shingle from.

Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair. Harnesses generally come with a rope anchor and harness along with an adjustable lanyard. Fixing damaged roof shingles 1. Swap shingles if part of a.

Slip a flat pry bar under the damaged shingle and press down to pop out the roofing nails. Hi everyone in todays video i am going to show you to to work on a steep roof. Use the split end of a claw hammer to pry out nails still holding bits of. Cracked or split shingles may be repaired without.

Be sure to align with the shingles of either side. Slide the new shingle up into place. Carefully lift the upper. Check the damaged area for damage to the moisture barrier or flashing and check the damaged area for signs of seepage.

Continue the process overlapping the paper about 5 inches as you go until the roof is completely covered. Hi everyone in todays video i am going to show you to to work on a steep roof. If your roof is really steep it might not be possible to even use scaffolding. Anchor the harness in place carefully using lag bolts into the rafters of the roof.

Inspect the roof and the ridge caps for damage once a year.