Patching Asphalt Roof Shingles

Pop out the nails by prying underneath the shingle instead of trying to dig the nail head out from the top of the shingle.

Patching asphalt roof shingles.

To avoid ripping shingles gently work the pry bar under both tabs as you push it up. How to repair asphalt shingles series of roof repairs. Repairing or replacing the most common type of roofing asphalt or asphalt fiberglass shingles sometimes called composition roofing is relatively easy but be sure you can work safely and comfortably on it before you decide. Repairing asphalt shingles from storm.

Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair. When replacing a damaged asphalt roof shingle you can either replace the entire piece or cut the shingle into sections and replace just a single tab. Slip the pry bar under the damaged shingle and pry upward. In this tutorial let s take a look at some of the actions you can take to check and repair your asphalt shingled roof when it is near the end of its life.

Once the nail pops up about 1 4 in remove the pry bar press the shingle down and pull out the nail. About repairing a roof yourself. Asphalt roof shingles can be easily damaged by high winds and falling tree limbs. Then push the shingle down from the nail head and pull out the nail.

Asphalt shingles replacing shingle section from wind damage. Replace a badly damaged asphalt shingle. Then push the pry bar under the shingle directly above the damaged one and remove the second row of nails the same way. That will wreck the shingle.