How To Patch Roofing Felt Shingles

Start with the eaves verges valley detailing sections cut lengths of bitumen roof shingle strip from the roll maximum 1m long cutting sufficient lengths to run the length.

How to patch roofing felt shingles.

Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Continue along the entire ridge. Then take your new shingles and starting at the bottom of. Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair.

As asphalt shingles get older their corners often begin to curl downward or upward. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. You may be able to reuse some of the shingles you removed but if they are damaged purchase new shingles the same color and style. Carefully lift the upper shingle and secure the new shingle with roofing nails.

Repeat the application of the shingle strip for the full. Lift the upper courses of shingles again and slide the new. The first step to repair shingles is to remove all remnants of the old damaged shingles including pulling or pounding in all the nails. If you notice a shingle starting to curl you can forestall the inevitable curling by gluing down the curled section.

If the cost of the roof repair is truly bothering you consider making your own temporary repair by tacking a tarp over the roof or cutting up some sheet metal into shingles and using these to patch the roof. Take the next shingle and overlap it on top of the first on. Congratulate yourself on a super job. Having your roof repaired correctly the first time can save you a lot of time money and headaches down the road.

Bend the shingle over the ridge and nail down firmly. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.