How To Repair Replace Roof Shingles

Cut off the damage tab of the shingle with a.

How to repair replace roof shingles.

Maintaining a sound roof. Swap shingles if part of a. Place a new shingle in the same position as the shingle you removed. In the photo below the target shingle perhaps it needs replacement due to damage from a falling object or roof.

Slide the new shingle up into place. If the shingles are. Carefully lift the upper. If it is still stuck check for nails.

Step one break the seal on the target shingle. If it is stuck in a corner carefully pry up the next shingle. Use a flat bar to pry up the damaged shingle and remove the nails being careful not to damage the shingle above it. It goes into detail with specific instructions for removing.

Get the necessary replacement materials. Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair. The first step obviously requires the removal of the nails holding that shingle to the roof deck. Slip a flat pry bar under the damaged shingle and press down to pop out the roofing nails.

Be sure to align with the shingles of either side. To replace shingles you ll obviously need shingles to replace the ones you. Reseal under edges of all three. If you hear a ripping sound your prying too fast.

Insert a putty knife under and above the damaged shingle to break the seal holding it down. Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair. This video explains how to repair and replace both three tab shingles and architectural shingles. Install the new shingle.

Carefully pull the shingle down the slope of the roof not up and not horizontal.