How To Fix Missing Shingles On A Roof

You will be able to use the same manufacturer approved roofing materials to make the necessary repairs to your home or business.

How to fix missing shingles on a roof.

Press the shingle down and apply a second bead of sealant on top of the crack. Carefully pry up the shingle until you find the nail. Because a missing shingle left unfixed could lead to a much bigger roof leak especially in heavy rain. Pry at it with a screwdriver until you can pry it out with a crowbar.

Slip a hacksaw blade under the shingle above and cut through the. Start by applying a thick bead of roofing sealant under the crack. Seal down any surrounding shingles that may have had their sealant bond separated in the same way. Determine how many nails you have on your shingle piece.

If not you may need to go out and purchase a new bundle of shingles in a lumberyard or home improvement store costing up to 20 for a 100 ft square. On the other hand. Then spread the sealant with a putty knife. If a shingle is simply cracked or torn you don t have to replace it just repair it.

If you have shingles leftover from your last roof repair or installation you re in luck. Don t bend the shingles back too far as you ll break them more. If the shingles are severely damaged don t try to salvage them. Also remove any other nails that are exposed from the damage.

Merely apply three small spots of asphalt plastic roof cement under the new shingle s tabs evenly spaced along the shingle length and press the shingle flat down into place. If you can t find a perfect match to repair shingles on your roof choose the most compatible shingles available. Loosen and remove the damaged shingles. You may have a missing shingle that does not straddle a lower shingle seam.

Loosen the adhesive underneath the tabs of the damaged shingle then pull them free and discard. To replace a single shingle first use a chisel and hammer to split it into several narrow pieces then yank them out with pliers.