How To Install Missing Roof Shingles

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How to install missing roof shingles.

Using a flat bar separate the tabs of overlapping shignles 2 rows above and 1 2 shingles left and right so you can completely remeove the damaged shingle. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Repeat this procedure for the remaining three nails. Slip the pry bar under the damaged shingle and pry upward.

Pry up the nails that hold down. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof. Most shingles have pre cut holes for nails usually three per shingle. Where one shingle tab blew off your roof you have a 1 in 3 chance that the missing shingle was sitting directly above an open seam between the shingles below.

If the shingles are backed with adhesive strip remove the covering and push them into place then nail them to secure them. You ll see the first row of nails beneath. Make sure you get a bundle because i thought i needed one and i ended up using 4 and breaking 2 by dropping them. Get new shingles take your shingle to the store and get a bundle of matching shingles.

Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. That s because this type of roof shingles standard 3 tab asphalt shingles are installed side by side with the next upper row of shingles covering the side seams. Install new flashing metal. In our case it was a laminated ny driftwood bundle for 25 dollars at roofmart.