Replacing Some Roof Shingles

Insert a putty knife under and above the damaged shingle to break the seal holding it down.

Replacing some roof shingles.

Place a new shingle in the same position as the shingle you removed. Slide the new shingle up into place. Use a flat bar to pry up the damaged shingle and remove the nails being careful not to damage the shingle above it. If the shingles are.

Install the new shingle. Step one break the seal on the target shingle. Maintaining a sound roof. In the photo below the target shingle perhaps it needs replacement due to damage from a falling object or roof.

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. Swap shingles if part of a. Cut off the damage tab of the shingle with a.

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. To access the nails. How to replace an asphalt roof shingle. Slip a flat pry bar under the damaged shingle and press down to pop out the roofing nails.

The damaged shingles can be removed and new ones can be put into their place. Be sure to align with the shingles of either side. To replace shingles you ll obviously need shingles to replace the ones you. If there are nail heads that are not currently covered by anything if multiple rows removed then create new holes in the roof to hold the shingle by moving the nails over.

Get the necessary replacement materials. If a head is covered put the nail in the old hole and put something flat and large on it. Carefully lift the upper. Fixing damaged roof shingles 1.

The first step obviously requires the removal of the nails holding that shingle to the roof deck.