4
Steps for Replacing Wood
Shingles
Step 1
Split the broken or cracked shingle into several pieces with a hammer and chisel.
Step 2
Measure the width of the space you need to fill and cut a new wood shingle approximately 3/8" narrower than your measurement.
Step 3
Gently tap the new shingle (use a tapping tool) into place until it hits the nails. Stop tapping when a dent appears in the nail. You will then need to measure how much further the shingle has to go to align with the other shingles on the roof. Pull the shingle out and cut slots equal to this measurement at each dent (use a utility knife or small saw to do this).
Step 4
Tap the shingle to within a 1/2 inch of the desired position. Then drive 2 shingle nails into the new shingle at a 45 Degree angle.
MAKE
SURE TO FIND A
PROFESSIONAL ROOFER IF YOU THINK
YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE REPAIR YOURSELF.
So,
you've made the decision to
repair or replace the wood
shingles on your roof.
Congratulations on
your bold decision! Please follow these
useful
steps to aid you in your project. Before you start, make sure
you
follow the safety
precautions discussed here.
Step 1
Split the broken or cracked shingle into several pieces with a hammer and chisel.
Step 2
Measure the width of the space you need to fill and cut a new wood shingle approximately 3/8" narrower than your measurement.
Step 3
Gently tap the new shingle (use a tapping tool) into place until it hits the nails. Stop tapping when a dent appears in the nail. You will then need to measure how much further the shingle has to go to align with the other shingles on the roof. Pull the shingle out and cut slots equal to this measurement at each dent (use a utility knife or small saw to do this).
Step 4
Tap the shingle to within a 1/2 inch of the desired position. Then drive 2 shingle nails into the new shingle at a 45 Degree angle.
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