How To Replace Shingles On Steep Roof

Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed.

How to replace shingles on steep roof.

The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of. Remove all of the shingles on the roof. Bring a trash can up on the roof so you have a place to throw old shingles and flashing. Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof.

Watch and see how easy it is. Generally shingle dimensions are 1x3 feet. This is my last video about shingles installations we do about 2 shingle jobs per week this week we started this house on tuesday removal. A steep roof pitch can add to the cost of installation as it will be more time consuming to work on a steeper pitch.

Install the first shingle with the tabs pointing toward the roof top. Each shingle should overlap the one before it. Loosen the adhesive underneath the tabs of the damaged shingle then pull them free and discard. If the shingles are severely damaged don t try to salvage them.

Using your hammer pry up the nails. Depending on the pitch additional equipment may also be necessary. Many pros shingle in a vertical line up the roof because it s much faster. Just remove them and replace them with new shingles of a similar style to the rest of the shingles on the roof.

Place a pitchfork flat garden shovel or shingle scraper under the shingle. The following shingles should be installed with the tabs pointing toward the bottom of the roof. A complex roof architecture is more time consuming to complete than a simple flat roof due to angles and fitting. The nails in the shingle should come up with the shingle when you pry it off.

Pry the shingle from the roof. Begin by removing the shingles using a roofing shovel. Loosen and remove the damaged shingles.