Replacing Some Roof Shingles

Install the new shingle.

Replacing some roof shingles.

How to replace an asphalt roof shingle. Be sure to align with the shingles of either side. Carefully lift the upper. 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.

Slip a flat pry bar under the damaged shingle and press down to pop out the roofing nails. Step one break the seal on the target shingle. Swap shingles if part of 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.

If the shingles are. The damaged shingles can be removed and new ones can be put into their place. The easiest way to repair roof shingles that have blown off is to individually replace them or replace a series of them. To access the nails.

The first step obviously requires the removal of the nails holding that shingle to the roof deck. Reseal under edges of all three. In the photo below the target shingle perhaps it needs replacement due to damage from a falling object or roof. I used my flat crowbar.

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. Insert a putty knife under and above the damaged shingle to break the seal holding it down. If a head is covered put the nail in the old hole and put something flat and large on it. To replace shingles you ll obviously need shingles to replace the ones you.

Slide the new shingle up into place. Cut off the damage tab of the shingle with a. Get the necessary replacement materials. Place a new shingle in the same position as the shingle you removed.

Fixing damaged roof shingles 1.