How To Patch Roofing Felt Shingles

Take the next shingle and overlap it on top of the first on.

How to patch roofing felt shingles.

Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair. Each length of roof shingle strip needs to be overlapped. Repeat the application of the shingle strip for the full. Carefully lift the upper shingle and secure the new shingle with roofing nails.

Lift the upper courses of shingles again and slide the new. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. If you notice a shingle starting to curl you can forestall the inevitable curling by gluing down the curled section.

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. Congratulate yourself on a super job. Continue along the entire ridge.

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. 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. 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.

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. The first step to repair shingles is to remove all remnants of the old damaged shingles including pulling or pounding in all the nails.