How To Replace Shingles On A Steep Roof

Remove shingles in a 2 to 3 ft wide section as you work down the roof.

How to replace shingles on a steep roof.

Push the shingles down to the roof jacks. Cut the paper with the razor knife at the end of the roof. Place a pitchfork flat garden shovel or shingle scraper under the shingle. 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.

This is my last video about shingles installations we do about 2 shingle jobs per week this week we started this house on tuesday removal. Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed. Generally shingles are bundled in groups of 30. An area measuring 10x10 feet will require 3 bundles of shingles.

How to replace roof shingles near the gutter when installing or repairing shingles on a steep roof you need the support of roofing jacks which are brackets that hold a length of two inch. Pry the shingle from. Shingling a shed and want some tips. Continue tearing off the shingles and underlayment until you reach the roof jacks then start over at the top of the roof.

The shingles will roll up like a ball in front of the fork. Use the split end of a claw hammer to pry out nails still holding bits of. Nail it into place and then re nail the overlying shingles wherever other nails have been previously removed. Use felt nails to secure felt paper to the entire roof.

Watch and see how easy it is. The first sheet of felt paper should be secured in line with the bottom of the roof. Secure loose boards and nails that may have. Remove leftover debris from the roof.