Repairing Shingles On Steep Roof

The first sheet of felt paper should be secured in line with the bottom of the roof.

Repairing shingles on steep roof.

The cap of each shingle should fall evenly in half over each side of the ridge. Start by applying a thick bead of roofing sealant under the crack. 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. Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair.

If the shingles are severely damaged don t try to salvage them. Many homes have an asphalt shingle roof but some have wood metal tile and slate which can be more expensive. Just remove them and replace them with new shingles of a similar style to the rest of the shingles on the roof. Cut the paper with the razor knife at the end of the roof.

However some roofing companies may charge upwards of 1 000 a square for an asphalt shingle roof. If it is stuck in a corner carefully pry up the next shingle. If you know what you re doing you can use a roof harness to help you. If your roof is really steep it might not be possible to even use scaffolding.

Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair. If a shingle is simply cracked or torn you don t have to replace it just repair it. Use felt nails to secure felt paper to the entire roof. Continue the process overlapping the paper about 5 inches as you go until the roof is completely covered.

The cost can be more for larger homes homes with complex roof designs or when installing more expensive materials. In total an asphalt shingle roof could cost 25 000. Anchor the harness in place carefully using lag bolts into the rafters of the roof. The cost to replace the roof on most homes is 4 000 to 10 000 and most spend about 8 000.

If it is still stuck check for nails. If you hear a ripping sound your prying too fast. Carefully pull the shingle down the slope of the roof not up and not horizontal. Loosen and remove the damaged shingles.

Ensure that each cap overlaps the one below it by 1 4 inch 7 cm. Step 6 chalking the shingle lines. 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. Place and nail the shingles from the bottom of the roof to the top.

Then spread the sealant with a putty knife. Harnesses generally come with a rope anchor and harness along with an adjustable lanyard. 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.

Nail each side of the cap shingle into the roof. If a large piece of shingle sticks to the above one that one will have to go too or your roof will bulge.