How To Patch Roofing Felt Shingles

Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.

How to patch roofing felt shingles.

As asphalt shingles get older their corners often begin to curl downward or upward. Congratulate yourself on a super job. The first step to repair shingles is to remove all remnants of the old damaged shingles including pulling or pounding in all the nails. Repeat the application of the shingle strip for the full.

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. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof. 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. Having your roof repaired correctly the first time can save you a lot of time money and headaches down the road.

Make sure the tiles are facing the correct way for the prevailing wind. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. Lift the upper courses of shingles again and slide the new. Bend the shingle over the ridge and nail down firmly.

Each length of roof shingle strip needs to be overlapped. If you notice a shingle starting to curl you can forestall the inevitable curling by gluing down the curled section. 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. Then take your new shingles and starting at the bottom of.

Carefully lift the upper shingle and secure the new shingle with roofing nails. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector.