How To Install Missing Roof Shingles

Pry up the nails that hold down.

How to install missing roof shingles.

Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. Slip the pry bar under the damaged shingle and pry upward. 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. Get new shingles take your shingle to the store and get a bundle of matching shingles.

If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. Most shingles have pre cut holes for nails usually three per shingle. Place a new shingle in the same position as the shingle you removed. Install the new shingle.

Once the nail pops up about 1 4 in remove the pry bar press the shingle down and pull out the nail. You ll see the first row of nails beneath. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. 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.

Install new flashing metal. If the shingles are backed with adhesive strip remove the covering and push them into place then nail them to secure them. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof. In our case it was a laminated ny driftwood bundle for 25 dollars at roofmart.