How To Replace Shingles On My Roof

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How to replace shingles on my roof.

Use the split end of a claw hammer to pry out nails still holding bits of. To replace shingles you ll obviously need shingles to replace the ones you. Hammer down any boards or nails that have come loose ensuring the. If the roof does not have any felt paper installed then start by placing one on the top of the sheathing before you begin replacing the shingles.

In the photo below the target shingle perhaps it needs replacement due to damage from a falling object or roof. Pry the shingle from. Place a pitchfork flat garden shovel or shingle scraper under the shingle. Place a new shingle in the same position as the shingle you removed.

Secure loose boards and cover large holes. Place the next felt paper below the first one so that in the event that the shingles on the top scrape off your roof is still protected. Replacement tear off 1. Secure loose boards and nails that may have.

This will make the movement of the two layers independent. Use a shingle scraper pitchfork or flat shovel to get under the shingles prying them up. Install the new shingle. Reseal under edges of all three.

Step one break the seal on the target shingle. The first step obviously requires the removal of the nails holding that shingle to the roof deck.