Remove shingles in a 2 to 3 ft wide section as you work down the roof.
How to remove shingles from a steep roof.
Slide the split ends of the hammer under and around the nail.
A steep roof pitch can add to the cost of installation as it will be more time consuming to work on a steeper pitch.
You will want to start from one side of your roof and work your way to the other side.
Remove all of the shingles on the roof.
Use the split end of a claw hammer to pry out nails still holding bits of shingles onto the roof.
Lever the split end of the hammer up to pull the nail out of the roof.
If any nails will not come free drive them into the decking with your hammer.
The shingles will roll up like a ball in front of the fork.
Refrain from pulling out the.
In order to replace damaged roof shingles you need to remove the damaged shingle install the new one and seal the edges.
In some cases you can.
Continue tearing off the shingles and underlayment until you reach the roof jacks then start over at the top of the roof.
Wedge the notch of the pry bar under the shingle at the nail head then pry up both shingle and nail.
Work your way down to the damaged shingles loosening adhesive and nails so.
Step 2 removing the old shingles.
Use the claw of a hammer to loosen the adhesive under the tabs 2 rows above the damaged shingles and then loosen any exposed nails with the claw.
Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof.
Don t force it shingles rip easily.
Chances are the nails that will be securely seated in the wood so a bit of force will be needed with a twisting motion of the roofing shovel or spade.
Remove leftover debris from the roof.
Any wood that has become rotten should.
A complex roof architecture is more time consuming to complete than a simple flat roof due to angles and fitting.
Remove the shingles in layers as you work your way up the roof.
Gently tap a flat bar under the shingles to break the seal down strips free.
Use the shovel to pry the old shingles from the roof decking.
Depending on the pitch additional equipment may also be necessary.
Ensure that as you.
Nail on the new shingle nail down the new shingle propping the tabs.
How to remove old asphalt shingles before putting on a new 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.
Step 3 replacing rotten plywood.
