How To Fix Missing Shingles On A Roof

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How to fix missing shingles on a roof.

If a shingle is simply cracked or torn you don t have to replace it just repair it. Loosen the adhesive underneath the tabs of the damaged shingle then pull them free and discard. In this case a torn shingle above a seam your roof will leak if you have just one shingle missing. To replace a single shingle first use a chisel and hammer to split it into several narrow pieces then yank them out with pliers.

Determine how many nails you have on your shingle piece. Take out the nails. Just remove them and replace them with new shingles of a similar style to the rest of the shingles on the roof. Press the shingle down and apply a second bead of sealant on top of the crack.

If you can t find a perfect match to repair shingles on your roof choose the most compatible shingles available. Because a missing shingle left unfixed could lead to a much bigger roof leak especially in heavy rain. Don t bend the shingles back too far as you ll break them more. Merely apply three small spots of asphalt plastic roof cement under the new shingle s tabs evenly spaced along the shingle length and press the shingle flat down into place.

Pry at it with a screwdriver until you can pry it out with a crowbar. Slip a hacksaw blade under the shingle above and cut through the. Also remove any other nails that are exposed from the damage. Seal down any surrounding shingles that may have had their sealant bond separated in the same way.

If not you may need to go out and purchase a new bundle of shingles in a lumberyard or home improvement store costing up to 20 for a 100 ft square. Carefully pry up the shingle until you find the nail. If you have shingles leftover from your last roof repair or installation you re in luck. You may have a missing shingle that does not straddle a lower shingle seam.

Start by applying a thick bead of roofing sealant under the crack. If the shingles are severely damaged don t try to salvage them.