How To Install Missing Roof Shingles

Place a new shingle in the same position as the shingle you removed.

How to install missing roof shingles. Using a flat bar separate the tabs of overlapping shignles 2 rows above and 1 2 shingles left and right so you can completely remeove the damaged shingle. Get new shingles take your shingle to the store and get a bundle of matching shingles. Make sure you get a bundle because i thought i needed one and i ended up using 4 and breaking 2 by dropping them. In our case it was a laminated ny driftwood bundle for 25 dollars at roofmart.

Slip the pry bar under the damaged shingle and pry upward. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. 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. Install the new shingle.

Most shingles have pre cut holes for nails usually three per shingle. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof. Once the nail pops up about 1 4 in remove the pry bar press the shingle down and pull out the nail.

If the shingles are backed with adhesive strip remove the covering and push them into place then nail them to secure them. 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. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Pry up the nails that hold down.