If a shingle is torn or cracked glue the broken piece back in place using roofing cement.
Rotte roof shingles.
If water leaks under your shingles you ll eventually have rotted wood interior ceiling leaks mold etc.
This damage points to excess moisture collecting in the shingle mats.
Locate nails that hold shingles in place by lifting up on the end shingle above the one you plan to remove.
The goal is to provide a reasonably flat surface for the new shingles to lie over with no gaps greater than 1 2 inch.
Pry up shingles around the damaged area.
If the broken piece is lost cut a new piece to fit the existing shingle.
Remove the shingles over the area of the rotted roof decking identified previously.
Pull the shingles and underlying felt off the entire board not just the area that s rotted.
Roof shingles affect looks.
How to fix rotten wood on a roof locate dry rot roof damage.
How to fix a rotten board on a roof safety first.
If you re only replacing the portion of the roof with damage you need to find out the.
Remove the rotten wood.
Each shingle is typically secured by eight nails.
In addition to rain water protection roof shingles serve several other functional and aesthetic purposes.
Take safety precautions at every step in the process.
Roofers will assess the damage and try to fix the problem by replacing part or all of the affected shingles.