How to replace a damaged roof shingle without changing entire section of roof.
How to replace damaged roof.
Remove the rotted section of fascia.
Measure the opening of the section of roof to be shingled cut the plywood to size and nail to roof rafters.
Asphalt roof shingles can be easily damaged by high winds and falling tree limbs.
Stagger the sheathing in a brick pattern for extra strength.
Shingle cement or adhesive.
When installing shingles make sure the nails are embedded securely into the felt and sheathing.
Is your coverage for replacement cost or actual cash value.
Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar.
After cleaning the debris and reframing the roof lay down a base sheathing.
Some shingles come with adhesive strips pre installed making this unnecessary.
You should be able to count up how many.
Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing.
For example is the roof damage actually covered or did you choose to exclude wind and hail damage.
If you suspect.
Pull down to remove the old soffit.
How to repair a damaged roof step 1.
Soffit and fascia repair 1.
If it comes off without splitting reuse it later.
When replacing a damaged asphalt roof shingle you can either replace the entire piece or cut the shingle into sections and replace just a single tab.
Buy more than you ll need at the home repair store.
After cleaning the debris and reframing the roof lay down a base sheathing.