How To Change A Roof Shingles

Seal down any surrounding shingles that may have had their sealant bond separated in the same way.

How to change a roof shingles. This byot diy project is all about how to install a new roof. This is a step by step tutorial will show how to reroof a roof from start to finish. To replace shingles you ll obviously need shingles to replace the ones you. Center a minimum 610 mm 24 wide minimum 28 gauge pre finished galvanized metal valley liner in the valley and fasten with only enough nails to hold it in place nailing at the edges only.

Place a new shingle in the same position as the shingle you removed. Bring a trash can up on the roof so you have a place to throw old shingles and flashing. Use a shingle scraper pitchfork or flat shovel to get under the shingles prying them up from the roof. Using your hammer pry up the nails.

Overlap each metal piece by at least 150 mm 6 and use asphalt plastic cement under each section of overlap. Reseal under edges of all three. A majority of the nails should come up with the shingles but if they don t go back and pry them out with the split end of a claw hammer or prybar. Begin by removing the shingles using a roofing shovel.

Use caution so you don t damage any windows or siding in the process. Get the necessary replacement materials. 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.