Chances are the nails that will be securely seated in the wood so a bit of force will be needed with a twisting motion of the roofing shovel or spade.
How to remove roof shingles yourself.
The shingles will roll up like a ball in front of the fork.
Use a shingle scraper pitchfork or flat shovel to get under the shingles prying them up.
Continue tearing off the shingles and underlayment until you reach the roof jacks then start over at the top of the roof.
Push the shingles down to the roof jacks.
Replacement tear off 1.
Remove the shingles in layers as you work your way up the roof.
Hammer down any boards or nails that have come loose ensuring the.