Replacing Roof Shingles Step By Step

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Replacing roof shingles step by step.

In this episode we tackle installing shingles and step flashing. Get the necessary replacement materials. Plan to fix your shingles on a sunny warm day not cold because they will crack and not hot because. How to replace a damaged shingle step 1.

To access the nails. The first step obviously requires the removal of the nails holding that shingle to the roof deck. Cut your last shingle on each row to size repeating all the way to the ridge. In this video series we demonstrate how to properly replace a roof.

Our first job is to assure that your entire property is fully protected while roofing. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to reshingle a roof. Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches. Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork.

If you follow this step by step guide all of your roofing jobs will be smoother and more efficient. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. Step one break the seal on the target shingle. Place a new shingle in the same position as the shingle you removed.

Before laying down shingles you need to protect the roof with sheathing. Make sure you get a. Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle.

Do the same with the next shingle continuing this step until you get to the far edge of the ridge. Take your shingle to the store and get a bundle of matching shingles. To replace shingles you ll obviously need shingles to replace the ones you. In the photo below the target shingle perhaps it needs replacement due to damage from a falling object or roof.

Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Roll out a single layer of roofing. 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. Reseal under edges of all three.

Install the new shingle. 7 steps to roof replacement 1 property protection. If the shingles are. 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.

Proper steps to shingle a house roof preparation. 2 removal of old roofing material. If there is more than one layer of old shingles or if the single layer is extensively warped or damaged.