Repairing Shingles Without Repairing Roof

The roof probably will not leak now or in a few weeks or a few months but eventually the shingles will deteriorate badly enough that water gets through above the top edge of the underlying shingle and then it can reach the deck and the attic.

Repairing shingles without repairing roof.

Then take your new shingles and starting at the bottom of. Position a replacement shingle on the roof. Then spread the sealant with a putty knife. They need to be replaced.

Start by applying a thick bead of roofing sealant under the crack. If a shingle is simply cracked or torn you don t have to replace it just repair it. Nail the center row first then the center row of the course above it nailing 1 2 in. Over from the old holes photo 3.

The shingles are missing pieces if a piece of a shingle is missing then the entire shingle will need to be replaced. Just remove them and replace them with new shingles of a similar style to the rest of the shingles on the roof. Press the shingle down and apply a second bead of sealant on top of the crack. Slide the new shingle up into place.

Slip a hacksaw blade under the shingle above and cut through the. However if the crack or tear is minor you may not even have to do that you could simply have the shingle repaired with the use of roofing sealant. Then pull out the damaged shingle. Align it with the rest of the shingles in that course or row.

If the shingles are severely damaged don t try to salvage them. Cut it to fit with a utility knife if necessary. After removing the center row of nails on the damaged shingle lift the undamaged shingles above it and remove the next row of nails. Apply some roofing cement to the back side of the shingle.

Loosen and remove the damaged shingles. Loosen the adhesive underneath the tabs of the damaged shingle then pull them free and discard.