Replacing A Section Of Roof Shingles

As asphalt shingles get older their corners often begin to curl downward or upward.

Replacing a section of roof shingles.

In these photos we ve marked it with black spots the first step obviously requires the removal of the nails holding that shingle to the roof deck. When replacing a damaged asphalt roof shingle you can either replace the entire piece or cut the shingle into sections and replace just a single tab. Pick a day when the weather is moderate to do the repair too cold and the shingles can crack. In the photo below the target shingle perhaps it needs replacement due to damage from a falling object or roof pests is located.

A broken shingle is both ugly and a leak waiting to happen. But as long as you can find matching shingles and you re not afraid of heights the repair is straightforward. Repairing a section of roofing will also make it easier to blend new with old because slight color. If you notice a shingle starting to curl you can forestall the inevitable curling by gluing down the curled section.

Carefully lift the upper shingle and secure the new shingle with roofing nails. Asphalt roof shingles can be easily damaged by high winds and falling tree limbs. When replacing roof decking you first need to get rid of the old rotten section. Too warm and the shingle sealants are tough to break.

Set the depth of your circular saw to the thickness of the roof decking. In order to replace damaged roof shingles you need to remove the damaged shingle install the new one and seal the edges. Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair. You may need to cut a little extra to expose enough of the trusses and make sure you get rid of all the rotten wood.