How To Replace Shingles On My Roof

Get the necessary replacement materials.

How to replace shingles on my roof. To replace shingles you ll obviously need shingles to replace the ones you. Install the new shingle. Place a pitchfork flat garden shovel or shingle scraper under the shingle. Remove leftover debris from the roof.

Replacement tear off 1. This will make the movement of the two layers independent. Hammer down any boards or nails that have come loose ensuring the. In the photo below the target shingle perhaps it needs replacement due to damage from a falling object or roof.

Use the split end of a claw hammer to pry out nails still holding bits of. Secure loose boards and nails that may have. If the shingles are. The first step obviously requires the removal of the nails holding that shingle to the roof deck.

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. To access the nails. Reseal under edges of all three. Use a shingle scraper pitchfork or flat shovel to get under the shingles prying them up.

Secure loose boards and cover large holes. Pry the shingle from.