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Replacing Shingles
If you have some shingles that need to be replaced this story gives you some tips and the step to follow when replacing them.
You may have some composition shingles in your garage or shed left over from the original roofing job. If not take along a sample shingle when you buy replacements so that you can match the color.
If the felt underlayment is damaged, cut a piece that is at least 6 inches larger than the damaged area in both directions and slip it into place before replacing the shingle. Sound underlayment is especially important on shingle roof. If you are making repairs at the eaves, you may need to replace a starter strip or starter shingles.
Prestart Checklist
Time
Once you have the repair materials, an hour or less for most repairs
Tools
Utility knife, tape measure, flat pry bar, stapler, hammer or roofing hatchet, trowel, caulk gun, nail set
Skills
Nailing; using a pry bar, chisel, caulk gun
Prep
Buy replacement shingles to match and make preparations for working safely on the roof.
Materials
Shingles, roofing cement (in a caulk tube or a can), nails long enough to penetrate the sheathing
Three simple projects to cross off of your to-do list -- just print these instructions and begin!
When you place the last shingle make sure you have removed the upper courses nails, this will keep you from pushing it up into place... Then renail everything
2/27/2011 07:24:10 AM Report AbuseBe very careful when lifting the tabs to nail under them, they may rip or break off. You don't want that just means you have more area to fix... I stick a speed square under there this helps using the 45 deg angle..
2/27/2011 07:19:07 AM Report AbuseBest time to do this first thing in the morning before they get to warm. They pop apart easier..
2/27/2011 07:12:36 AM Report Abuse