How To Replace Damaged Shingles On Your Roof

Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair.

How to replace damaged shingles on your roof.

How to replace a damaged shingle. Just because you have a few damaged shingles or a bit of a leak don t automatically assume that you need a whole new roof. Asphalt roof shingles can be easily damaged by high winds and falling tree limbs. If you can show that you kept your roof in good condition and suddenly it s a mess after a storm you ll have a strong case.

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. Merely apply three small spots of asphalt plastic roof cement under the new shingle s tabs evenly spaced along the shingle length and press the shingle flat down into place. If your roof has been properly installed and is younger than 15 or 20. If your roof is more than 20 years old and most of the shingles are damaged or badly worn it s time to replace it.

We had to replace them and all the roofing companies said to do it ourselves because its easy winds of 100km the yard was a mess garbage shingles toy pools. In order to replace damaged roof shingles you need to remove the damaged shingle install the new one and seal the edges. Maintain it and make repairs as needed. But if your roof is basically sound and is at a relatively shallow pitch that you re comfortable working on you can probably handle most repairs yourself.

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. We had a wind storm recently blow off one shingle and damage 3 shingles on our garage. Ask the inspector to document the condition of your roof with pictures and a written signed evaluation of the roof s condition.