Flip up the unattached tab portion of the damaged or loose shingles to expose the nails that attach them to the.
How to reattach a roof shingle.
It s ok if you don t get all the nails at first because you ll have a chance to go back through.
Asphalt roof shingles can be easily damaged by high winds and falling tree limbs.
Push the shingle down into place.
Find the damaged area of shingles and determine how many new shingles you ll need and the extent.
Weigh it down with a brick right.
If a shingle is torn or cracked glue the broken piece back in place using roofing cement.
If you hear a ripping sound your prying too fast.
If you notice a shingle starting to curl you can forestall the inevitable curling by gluing down the curled section.
Roofing cement comes in a.
When replacing a damaged asphalt roof shingle you can either replace the entire piece or cut the shingle into sections and replace just a single tab.
Any time you re getting up on the roof you need to practice roof safety.
Back about 1 inch you ll see a roofing nail.
The goal is to provide a reasonably flat surface for the new shingles to lie over with no gaps greater than 1 2 inch.
Use the proper safety precautions.
Dab the cement or sealant on the corner s of your shingle.
Tube under the corner.
Leave the weight in place for at least 24 hours until the sealant dries.
Flashing in the valleys will almost always be trashed especially.
You need to gently pry up the overlapping cap shingle next to the cap you want to replace.
If it is stuck in a corner carefully pry up the next shingle.
Remove the metal flashing around chimneys vents and valleys in the roof.
How to repair loose roof shingles step 1.
Slide the pry bar under the nail head and gently pry the nail.
Pry up the nails and loosening the ridge caps.
Use a caulking gun to apply a dab of roofing sealant about 4 per 10 oz.
Remove shingles in cool weather.
How to glue asphalt shingles.
If the broken piece is lost cut a new piece to fit the existing shingle.
At any hardware or home improvement store you ll be able to pick up roofing sealant or cement.
How to replace a damaged roof shingle without changing entire section of roof.
Check for damage to the shingles immediately above and immediately below the damaged shingles.
