How To Replace Shingles On Edge Of Roof

Although this sealant bond is quite strong strong enough for the shingles to resist wind uplift it can be broken by sliding a flat pry bar carefully under the target shingle s edge.

How to replace shingles on edge of roof.

When re shingling the edge of your roof you ll want to apply the new shingles and then trim them back to avoid waste or poor guessing. Lift courses or shingles from the asphalt adhesive strip on the course beneath. Working your way up the roof expose all of the rotted wood. Four through the middle just above the tabs and four through the shingle above it.

Over from the old holes photo 3. The first step obviously requires the removal of the nails holding that shingle to the roof deck. Then pull out the damaged shingle. Install new flashing metal.

Hammer the nail into the top part of each shingle. Nail the center row first then the center row of the course above it nailing 1 2 in. Drip edge flashing via. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.

Line up a piece of drip edge flashing horizontally along the edge of the roof. If you don t have a hook blade knife don t try to do the job with a small saw or a pair of clippers. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. After removing the center row of nails on the damaged shingle lift the undamaged shingles above it and remove the next row of nails.

Each shingle is typically secured by eight nails. To access the nails the shingle will need to be lifted but it is likely bonded to the shingle below by the shingles asphalt sealant spots. Finding the damage to locate rotted areas of the roof s edge gently lift up shingles with a pry bar or taping knife. Nail a horizontal row of shingles over the drip edge.

The drip edge is often replaced when new shingles are installed but it can be replaced at any time. Use the claw of a hammer to loosen the adhesive under the tabs 2 rows above the damaged shingles and then loosen any exposed nails with the claw. The edge that curves out should be hanging over the edge with the flat edge resting on top. Leave the next course of shingles intact by carefully removing the second set of four nails.

Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. In order to replace damaged roof shingles you need to remove the damaged shingle install the new one and seal the edges. This task can be accomplished in a few hours using tools you should have around the house. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.

Asphalt roof shingles can become brittle in cold weather so wait until a warm but not hot day to remove and replace eave stripping. Mark where the drip edge lines up on the felt on both sides of the roof then set the drip edge aside.