Repairing Shingles Without Repairing Roof

The first step to repair shingles is to remove all remnants of the old damaged shingles including pulling or pounding in all the nails.

Repairing shingles without repairing roof.

This can happen if a piece of debris has been blown into your roof thereby causing a piece of shingle to break off. Loosen and remove the damaged shingles. Press the shingle down and apply a second bead of sealant on top of the crack. The shingles are missing pieces if a piece of a shingle is missing then the entire shingle will need to be replaced.

Slide the new shingle up into place. Then take your new shingles and starting at the bottom of. After removing the center row of nails on the damaged shingle lift the undamaged shingles above it and remove the next row of nails. Apply some roofing cement to the back side of the shingle.

Just remove them and replace them with new shingles of a similar style to the rest of the shingles on the roof. Start by applying a thick bead of roofing sealant under the crack. However if the crack or tear is minor you may not even have to do that you could simply have the shingle repaired with the use of roofing sealant. Then spread the sealant with a putty knife.

They need to be replaced. Over from the old holes photo 3. If a shingle is simply cracked or torn you don t have to replace it just repair it. Cut it to fit with a utility knife if necessary.

To replace a single shingle first use a chisel and hammer to split it into several narrow pieces then yank them out with pliers. Align it with the rest of the shingles in that course or row. Nail the center row first then the center row of the course above it nailing 1 2 in. Position a replacement shingle on the roof.

Loosen the adhesive underneath the tabs of the damaged shingle then pull them free and discard. Slip a hacksaw blade under the shingle above and cut through the.