How To Fix Lifting Roof Shingles

And you do that in four or five places and then that s going to nail down that piece of roof.

How to fix lifting roof shingles.

Begin removing the first row of nails by sliding the pry bar under the shingle immediately above the damaged one and gently lifting it to free it from the sealer strip. Reseal under edges of all three shingles. Step 2 lift the affected shingle fully with the aid of a putty knife. Dab beads of roofing cement purchased from a home improvement store onto each shingle.

Lift the lower edge of the shingle above the damaged shingle enough to access the roofing nails that secure the damaged shingle in place. But you basically have to place the nails underneath the shingles to do that. Seal the shingles with roofing cement. You have to lift them up.

Glue works best when the temperature is above 50 degrees f. A caulking gun roof sealant and a utility knife. Pull out the roofing nails using a flat nail bar. Gently lift the shingles again.

You ll see the first row of nails beneath. Lift each tab slightly on the shingles as you install them and apply a 1 2 5 cm diameter spot of shingle cement under each tab. Spread the beads across the shingle to coat it in a thick even layer. Press tabs down into the cement firmly and secure the shingle into place.

To lift them up you have to use the flat bar to kind of break the seal. Roofs installed just before the cold months might take until the next summer to lay completely flat. If you want to fix this yourself you will need.