Replacing House Roof Shingles

Carefully lift the upper shingle and secure the new shingle with roofing nails.

Replacing house roof shingles.

Cut your last shingle on each row to size repeating all the way to the ridge. Decide whether doing the roof replacement or roof over yourself is a viable option or if hiring a professional for the job is the best way to go. This video explains how to repair and replace both three tab shingles and architectural shingles. In that case tear out the damaged shingle and cut v notches in the replacement to fit around the four nails.

Lastly remember breaking all those shingle to shingle sealant bonds. 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. In addition if they get damages over time you don t need to replace a huge portion of your roof but only certain areas that have been affected. To repair broken shingles first gather several tools galvanized or stainless steel shingle nails a hammer a small block of wood a drill and a shingle ripper a long flat piece of metal with hooks forged into the flattened end which is used to remove the broken shingle you ll also need high quality wooden shingles that match the texture and length of your originals.

Wood or similar shingles are very popular roofing materials because they have a unique look that will make your house look really good. This guide will describe the basic roofing process and give useful tips and resources along the way. 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. To install asphalt shingles is a different process.

Once you ve reached the ridge bend the shingle over the ridge so that each side is equal and nail it into place with a single nail on each side. Slide the new shingle up into place and secure it with four nails. It will give you a basic understanding about how the re roofing process works. It goes into detail with specific instructions for removing.