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Repairing Roof Shingles

Every do-it-yourself project-buildershingles on hand. Many times, new homeowners
understands how important it is to know howdiscard extra roof shingles, not thinking
to repair roof shingles. Fortunately, mostthat they will need them in the future.
projects relating to repairing or replacingHowever, it is inevitable not to lose some
roof shingles are basic enough that they canroof shingles throughout the longevity of
be tackled by the homeowner and won't requirebeing a homeowner. By saving your shingles,
the services of a contracted professional.you can ensure that when it is time to make
However, it is important to realize thatrepairs that you will have matching shingles
working on roofs pose a serious threat ofreadily  available.
danger, and it is vital to ensure your safety
before  working  on  a  roof.After you have removed the damage shingle,
simply replace it with your new shingle, cut
If you don't trust your abilities than youa new tab for it, and then secure it with
should contract a professional who is trainedroofing nails. You may also choose to use
and more secure in handling roof work. Ifroofing tar to secure the shingle down and
however, you feel comfortable working on yourfill in any gaps that you notice. It is also
roof, and then by all means, you shouldimportant to replace any nails that were
engage in the project and repair the shinglesremoved in any shingles that were adjacent to
yourself. Some roofs may require you tothe  damaged  shingles.
replace individual shingles, or you may need
to tear off the old shingles and install newIf you are going to replace all of your
ones. When roof shingles become damaged,shingles and start a new installation, then
they can cause your roof to leak and sufferit may be beneficial to have a friend help
damage.you who has experience with roofing. If you
feel confident in doing the project then you
The first step in repairing roof shingleswill begin by removing the existing shingles.
will be to gently lift the shingle tabs thatThis is accomplished by tearing the old
are holding the shingle in place. It is alsoshingles off. This can be accomplished by
important to note if the broken shingle isusing a variety of tools. Pitchforks,
actually nailed in or if it is a shingle thatshovels, and shingle scrapers are all used in
is adjacent to the broken one that you arethe scraping and removing of existing tiles.
replacing. You will need to carefully liftWith the shingle scraper, you can simply
up the shingle tab, and then you can pry upinsert the scraper under the shingle, then
on the nail head and remove the nail. Oncelift. The scraper pries up the old shingles
you have access to the broken shingle, youincluding any roofing nails. After you have
can  remove  it  easily.removed all of the old roof shingles, you can
then install the new shingles.
It is also a good idea to keep extra roof



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