Replacing Some Roof Shingles

To access the nails.

Replacing some roof shingles.

In the photo below the target shingle perhaps it needs replacement due to damage from a falling object or roof. Place a new shingle in the same position as the shingle you removed. The first step obviously requires the removal of the nails holding that shingle to the roof deck. Cut off the damage tab of the shingle with a.

Be sure to align with the shingles of either side. Fixing damaged roof shingles 1. To replace shingles you ll obviously need shingles to replace the ones you. Use a flat bar to pry up the damaged shingle and remove the nails being careful not to damage the shingle above it.

Carefully lift the upper. If the shingles are. Insert a putty knife under and above the damaged shingle to break the seal holding it down. Reseal under edges of all three.

Swap shingles if part of a. Install the new shingle. The following are a few examples of when replacing individual shingles simply won t be enough and you ll need to replace your whole roof. The easiest way to repair roof shingles that have blown off is to individually replace them or replace a series of them.

Get the necessary replacement materials. 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. However these patches may be noticeable as weather conditions can cause the older shingles to fade in color. Slide the new shingle up into place.

If a head is covered put the nail in the old hole and put something flat and large on it. Slip a flat pry bar under the damaged shingle and press down to pop out the roofing nails. How to replace an asphalt roof shingle. The damaged shingles can be removed and new ones can be put into their place.

Step one break the seal on the target shingle.