Replacing Roof Shingles Step By Step

Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters.

Replacing roof shingles step by step.

Make sure you get a. Take your shingle to the store and get a bundle of matching shingles. Proper steps to shingle a house roof preparation. Roll out a single layer of roofing.

Step one break the seal on the target shingle. Before laying down shingles you need to protect the roof with sheathing. Watch the video to learn more. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.

All old shingles have to be completely removed in order to inspect wood decking. 7 steps to roof replacement 1 property protection. If the shingles are. If you follow this step by step guide all of your roofing jobs will be smoother and more efficient.

The first step obviously requires the removal of the nails holding that shingle to the roof deck. 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. Get the necessary replacement materials. 3 roofing.

To replace shingles you ll obviously need shingles to replace the ones you. Reseal under edges of all three. Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment. 2 removal of old roofing material.

How to replace a damaged shingle step 1. Cut your last shingle on each row to size repeating all the way to the ridge. 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. Our first job is to assure that your entire property is fully protected while roofing.

In this video series we demonstrate how to properly replace a roof. Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches. Install the new shingle. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to reshingle a roof.

Place a new shingle in the same position as the shingle you removed. In this episode we tackle installing shingles and step flashing. In the photo below the target shingle perhaps it needs replacement due to damage from a falling object or roof. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle.

If there is more than one layer of old shingles or if the single layer is extensively warped or damaged. Plan to fix your shingles on a sunny warm day not cold because they will crack and not hot because. Do the same with the next shingle continuing this step until you get to the far edge of the ridge.