Replacing Broken Shingles Roof

Each shingle is initially secured with four nails.

Replacing broken shingles roof.

Pry gently to break shingle free gently tap a flat bar under the shingles to break the seal down strips free. In order to replace damaged roof shingles you need to remove the damaged shingle install the new one and seal the edges. If it is still stuck check for nails. 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.

When the next shingle course above is installed its nails pass through the top edge of the shingles in the course below. Slip the new shingle or tab in place and secure it under the shingle above with 7 8 roofing nails. A typical wood shingle house is covered with thousands of individual shingles and over time it s inevitable that a few will split or become damaged. Don t force it shingles rip easily.

Carefully pull the shingle down the slope of the roof not up and not horizontal. Merely apply three small spots of asphalt plastic roof cement under the new shingle s tabs evenly spaced along the shingle length and press the shingle flat down into place. Well although the new roof shingle will likely seal to adjacent shingles in time with enough sun warmth it is recommended to manually seal the new shingle in place now. Replace damaged shingles photo 1.

Cut off the damage tab of the shingle with a utility knife or remove the entire piece. Use the claw of a hammer to loosen the adhesive under the tabs 2 rows above the damaged shingles and then loosen any exposed nails with the claw. Replacing a damaged shingle needs a hammer a flat lever an energy bill knife and a handful of 11 4 in. When the next shingle course above is installed however its nails also pass through the top edge of the shingles in the course below.

Replacing a damaged shingle requires a hammer a flat pry bar a utility knife and a handful of 11 4 in. If it is stuck in a corner carefully pry up the next shingle.