How To Repair A Damaged Roof Shingle

Cut off the damage tab of the shingle with a utility knife or remove the entire piece.

How to repair a damaged roof shingle.

Slip the new shingle or tab in place and secure it under the shingle above with 7 8 roofing nails. But as long as you can find matching shingles and you re not afraid of heights the repair is straightforward. Then spread the sealant with a putty knife. Next apply two or three thick beads of roofing cement to the surface beneath the shingle.

To replace shingles you ll need a hammer utility knife flat pry bar and roofing nails. This will ensure a uniform and seamless look. If it is still stuck check for nails. Cracked or split shingles may be repaired without.

Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair. Slide your pry bar under the row of shingles just above the ones you need to replace. A broken shingle is both ugly and a leak waiting to happen. Continue working your way across and up the roof following your initial pyramid base.

If repairing a section of damaged roof be sure you layer the existing shingles on top of the new. Check the damaged area for damage to the moisture barrier or flashing and check the damaged area for signs of seepage. Use six nails per shingle to ensure maximum hold and be sure to always nail on the tar strip. 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.

Pull each nail in turn. Carefully pull the shingle down the slope of the roof not up and not horizontal. Gently lift up to release the sealing strip this will expose the nails holding them down. Start by applying a thick bead of roofing sealant under the crack.

Pick a day when the weather is moderate to do the repair too cold and the shingles can crack. Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair. Use a flat pry bar to carefully loosen the damaged tab and the tabs to the left and right. Too warm and the shingle sealants are tough to break.

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. Press the shingle down and apply a second bead of sealant on top of the crack.