How To Replace Bad Roofing Shingles

Moss growth can be more than a cosmetic issue.

How to replace bad roofing shingles.

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. Cut off the damage tab of the shingle with a utility knife or remove the entire piece. Moss holds moisture against the roof surface and overtime in. Take the new replacement shingle which must be the same size as the old one and slide it into position.

Moss can grow on roof surfaces that don t get much sunlight especially in cool moist climates. Cracked or split shingles may be repaired without. A lot of curling shingles and a good percentage of granules in the gutter. Take your shingle to the store and get a bundle of matching shingles.

14 year old roof. Slip the new shingle or tab in place and secure it under the shingle above with 7 8 roofing nails. Check the damaged area for damage to the moisture barrier or flashing and check the damaged area for signs of seepage. No missing shingles no leaking or attic signs of leaking.

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. Was a complete tear off and new shingles 14 years ago. If it were 19 or 20 years old i would just have it done. Nail it into place and then re nail the overlying shingles wherever other nails have been previously removed.

3 tab asphalt roofing shingles with algae dark stains. The shingles are curling. 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. Plan to fix your shingles on a sunny warm day not cold because they will crack and not hot because.