Repairing Shingles On Steep Roof

If it is stuck in a corner carefully pry up the next shingle.

Repairing shingles on steep roof.

Carefully pull the shingle down the slope of the roof not up and not horizontal. The cap of each shingle should fall evenly in half over each side of the ridge. Loosen the adhesive underneath the tabs of the damaged shingle then pull them free and discard. Press the shingle down and apply a second bead of sealant on top of the crack.

If you hear a ripping sound your prying too fast. If the shingles are severely damaged don t try to salvage them. The cost of a new asphalt shingle roof is on average nationwide 260 to 280 per roofing square with new roofs using architectural shingles ranging from 275 to 300 per square. The cost to replace the roof on most homes is 4 000 to 10 000 and most spend about 8 000.

Nail each side of the cap shingle into the roof. The first sheet of felt paper should be secured in line with the bottom of the roof. Anchor the harness in place carefully using lag bolts into the rafters of the roof. Harnesses generally come with a rope anchor and harness along with an adjustable lanyard.

The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of. If it is still stuck check for nails. Loosen and remove the damaged shingles. If a large piece of shingle sticks to the above one that one will have to go too or your roof will bulge.

If you know what you re doing you can use a roof harness to help you. Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair. Start by applying a thick bead of roofing sealant under the crack. Then spread the sealant with a putty knife.

Continue the process overlapping the paper about 5 inches as you go until the roof is completely covered. The best part of this fix is that no one has to know you made it. Place the ridge cap shingles over the roof ridges. If a shingle is simply cracked or torn you don t have to replace it just repair it.

In total an asphalt shingle roof could cost 25 000. The cost can be more for larger homes homes with complex roof designs or when installing more expensive materials. Cut the paper with the razor knife at the end of the roof. Ensure that each cap overlaps the one below it by 1 4 inch 7 cm.

Place and nail the shingles from the bottom of the roof to the top. Step 6 chalking the shingle lines. If your roof is really steep it might not be possible to even use scaffolding. However some roofing companies may charge upwards of 1 000 a square for an asphalt shingle roof.

Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair. Use felt nails to secure felt paper to the entire roof.