How To Install Missing Roof Shingles

Make sure you get a bundle because i thought i needed one and i ended up using 4 and breaking 2 by dropping them.

How to install missing roof shingles. Using a flat bar separate the tabs of overlapping shignles 2 rows above and 1 2 shingles left and right so you can completely remeove the damaged shingle. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. Once the nail pops up about 1 4 in remove the pry bar press the shingle down and pull out the nail. Install the new shingle.

Place a new shingle in the same position as the shingle you removed. In our case it was a laminated ny driftwood bundle for 25 dollars at roofmart. Get new shingles take your shingle to the store and get a bundle of matching shingles. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.

You ll see the first row of nails beneath. If the shingles are backed with adhesive strip remove the covering and push them into place then nail them to secure them. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Install new flashing metal.

Where one shingle tab blew off your roof you have a 1 in 3 chance that the missing shingle was sitting directly above an open seam between the shingles below. Pry up the nails that hold down. That s because this type of roof shingles standard 3 tab asphalt shingles are installed side by side with the next upper row of shingles covering the side seams. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.