Replace Shingles on an Old Roof (Ellsworth Illinois)


You might be surprised that replacing roof shingles is something you can do yourself. This project will take some time, effort and planning but we'll walk you through everything you need to know to get the job done right.

Overview of the project

For this project, you will need to have a few tools and materials. These include a hammer and screws, a prybar, a prybar, a utility knife and roofing felt paper. You will also need a helper to help you with this project. Now let's get started!

Step 1: Take Out the Damaged Shingles

You can remove the damaged shingles with a screwdriver, hammer, and screwdriver. Pay attention not to damage the good quality shingles surrounding the perimeter. You can remove the damaged shingles with your wire brush.

Step 2 - Cut a replacement shingle to size

Get one of your new shingles and using your utility knife cut it down to size. The replacement shingle should be the same size as the one you just removed.

Step 3 - Nail in the Replacement Shingle

It's now time to attach the new shingle. Use 4 nails to attach the replacement at each corner. Make sure to space the nails evenly.

Step 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all Shingles have been replaced

Once you have replaced all missing (blog post) or damaged shingles, it is now time to give your roof some love by doing some maintenance tasks. This includes checking for loose nails and trimming any branches or trees that may be hanging above your roof.

Congratulations! These steps will ensure that you successfully replace any missing or damaged shingles from your roof. You should also make sure that you complete any maintenance tasks such as cleaning gutters and checking for loose nails. This will ensure that your roof lasts many decades.

 

 



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