Fix A Roof Shingle

Moderate repairs are likely fixing and or sealing fixtures on the roof and replacing shingles and flashing around these objects.

Fix a roof shingle. Cut off the damage tab of the shingle with a utility knife or remove the entire piece. Shingles are always placed and repaired with a pry bar and roofing cement. To replace a single shingle first use a chisel and hammer to split it into several narrow pieces then yank them out with pliers. Loosen the adhesive underneath the tabs of the damaged shingle then pull them free and discard.

Metal roofs cost on average 500 to 1 500 to repair improper installation fix loose seams or address any damaged fasteners. Just remove them and replace them with new shingles of a similar style to the rest of the shingles on the roof. Begin by removing the shingles down to the wood sheathing and slip a strip of adhesive ice and water barrier available where roofing repair products are sold under the soffit main roof joint. A broken shingle is both ugly and a leak waiting to happen.

Loosen and remove the damaged shingles. If the shingles are severely damaged don t try to salvage them. Then spread the sealant with a putty knife. Too warm and the shingle sealants are tough to break.

Start by applying a thick bead of roofing sealant under the crack. Slip a hacksaw blade under the shingle above and cut through the. If the roof has. Depending on how the roofs join you may have to cut a slot to work it in far enough.

Over time the cumulative effects of sunlight moisture and changes in temperature can cause asphalt roofing shingles to curl or cup. Slip the new shingle or tab in place and secure it under the shingle above with 7 8 roofing nails. Wood shakes or cedar shingles repair will. Press the shingle down and apply a second bead of sealant on top of the crack.

Repair of curled cupped roof shingles. Asphalt shingles cost roughly 500 to 1 000 to replace or repair 10 by 10 square feet section. Pick a day when the weather is moderate to do the repair too cold and the shingles can crack. But as long as you can find matching shingles and you re not afraid of heights the repair is straightforward.