How To Replace Bad Roofing Shingles

14 year old roof.

How to replace bad roofing shingles.

How to replace a damaged shingle step 1. Slip the new shingle or tab in place and secure it under the shingle above with 7 8 roofing nails. While this may not necessarily harm the roof shingles it may not look good. Moss growth can be more than a cosmetic issue.

3 tab asphalt roofing shingles with algae dark stains. Cut off the damage tab of the shingle with a utility knife or remove the entire piece. Make sure you get a. In some cases it might be better to remove all the shingles from a roof in urgent need of repairs and re roof the house.

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. Take your shingle to the store and get a bundle of matching shingles. Take the new replacement shingle which must be the same size as the old one and slide it into position. If it were 19 or 20 years old i would just have it done.

Was a complete tear off and new shingles 14 years ago. Moss holds moisture against the roof surface and overtime in. Nail it into place and then re nail the overlying shingles wherever other nails have been previously removed. Moss can grow on roof surfaces that don t get much sunlight especially in cool moist climates.

Plan to fix your shingles on a sunny warm day not cold because they will crack and not hot because. Cracked or split shingles may be repaired without. If you live in a development and your neighbors are all starting to replace their roofing that could be a sign that you should do the same. No missing shingles no leaking or attic signs of leaking.