Replacing Roof Shingles Step By Step

Step one break the seal on the target shingle.

Replacing roof shingles step by step.

Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters. Roll out a single layer of roofing. Watch the video to learn more. 3 roofing.

7 steps to roof replacement 1 property protection. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to reshingle a roof. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. Install the new shingle.

Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches. In this episode we tackle installing shingles and step flashing. Place a new shingle in the same position as the shingle you removed. In this video series we demonstrate how to properly replace a roof.

Before laying down shingles you need to protect the roof with sheathing. Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment. Once you ve reached the ridge bend the shingle over the ridge so that each side is equal and nail it into place with a single nail on each side. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.

How to replace a damaged shingle step 1. In the photo below the target shingle perhaps it needs replacement due to damage from a falling object or roof. Reseal under edges of all three. Take your shingle to the store and get a bundle of matching shingles.

Do the same with the next shingle continuing this step until you get to the far edge of the ridge. To replace shingles you ll obviously need shingles to replace the ones you. Plan to fix your shingles on a sunny warm day not cold because they will crack and not hot because. Cut your last shingle on each row to size repeating all the way to the ridge.

Get the necessary replacement materials. If the shingles are. To access the nails. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails.

If you follow this step by step guide all of your roofing jobs will be smoother and more efficient. Replacing shingle roof how to place new roof how to remove old roof how to remove flashings allied roofing and sheet metal inc have been in roof repair. If there is more than one layer of old shingles or if the single layer is extensively warped or damaged. 2 removal of old roofing material.

All old shingles have to be completely removed in order to inspect wood decking. The first step obviously requires the removal of the nails holding that shingle to the roof deck. Make sure you get a.