Locate nails that hold shingles in place by lifting up on the end shingle above the one you plan to remove.
Rotte roof shingles.
If water leaks under your shingles you ll eventually have rotted wood interior ceiling leaks mold etc.
If the broken piece is lost cut a new piece to fit the existing shingle.
In addition to rain water protection roof shingles serve several other functional and aesthetic purposes.
Shingles that are rotting show pieces chipping away in some cases large chunks of the shingle will fall off.
Roof shingles affect looks.
How to fix rotten wood on a roof locate dry rot roof damage.
Each shingle is typically secured by eight nails.
This damage points to excess moisture collecting in the shingle mats.
If a shingle is torn or cracked glue the broken piece back in place using roofing cement.
If you re only replacing the portion of the roof with damage you need to find out the.
Pull the shingles and underlying felt off the entire board not just the area that s rotted.
Roof shingles form a waterproof barrier to protect the integrity of the entire structure of your home.
Pry up shingles around the damaged area.
The goal is to provide a reasonably flat surface for the new shingles to lie over with no gaps greater than 1 2 inch.
You ll be working on a ladder and perhaps even on.
Take safety precautions at every step in the process.
Remove the rotten wood.