Remplace Roof Shingle

Roof replacement removing an existing shingle roof before installing a new one square amount of roofing material needed to cover 100 sq.

Remplace roof shingle.

Use the proper safety precautions. The cost can be more for larger homes homes with complex roof designs or when installing more expensive materials. However there may be the odd occasion where a little fix is needed and fortunately asphalt shingles can easily be removed and replaced in just seven steps. Find the damaged area of shingles and determine how many new shingles you ll need and the extent.

Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles. Many homes have an asphalt shingle roof but some have wood metal tile and slate which can be more expensive. Starting at the bottom of the roof map out a guideline with chalk. It should also include the installation of new underlayment such as the 30 pound roofing felt chimney re flashing and ice and water shield at the eaves and valleys of the roof as required by the local building code.

A typical roof replacement quote will normally include the removal and disposal of up to two layers of old shingles. Slip the new shingle or tab in place and secure it under the shingle above with 7 8 roofing nails. Continue to chalk additional guidelines based on the width of the shingle through at least four courses rows across. Replacing a roof costs on average 5 250 10 500 with the average homeowner spending around 7 875 on replacing 1 500 sq ft.

Asphalt shingle roofs when properly installed typically require very little maintenance one of the main benefits of a shingle roof. Any time you re getting up on the roof you need to practice roof safety. Cut off the damage tab of the shingle with a utility knife or remove the entire piece. Roof over applying a new additional layer of shingles on top of an already existing shingle roof.

Remove shingles in cool weather. Removing damaged shingles 1. Once the damaged shingle has been replaced lift the tab up and apply a dab of roof cement to seal the shingles to the roof.