Remove all of the shingles on the roof.
How to remove shingles from a steep roof.
Check to be sure that the plywood that was under the shingles is still in good condition.
Depending on the pitch additional equipment may also be necessary.
Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof.
Remove leftover debris from the roof.
Work your way down to the damaged shingles loosening adhesive and nails so.
Remove shingles in a 2 to 3 ft wide section as you work down the roof.
In order to replace damaged roof shingles you need to remove the damaged shingle install the new one and seal the edges.
Refrain from pulling out the.
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.
Push the shingles down to the roof jacks.
A complex roof architecture is more time consuming to complete than a simple flat roof due to angles and fitting.
Wedge the notch of the pry bar under the shingle at the nail head then pry up both shingle and nail.
Gently tap a flat bar under the shingles to break the seal down strips free.
Step 2 removing the old shingles.
Use the split end of a claw hammer to pry out nails still holding bits of shingles onto the roof.
How to remove old asphalt shingles before putting on a new roof.
Don t force it shingles rip easily.
Removing asphalt shingles is a big job and you might be temped simply to lay the new roof over the old one.
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.
Nail on the new shingle nail down the new shingle propping the tabs.
Step 3 replacing rotten plywood.
Any wood that has become rotten should.
Ensure that as you.
You will want to start from one side of your roof and work your way to the other side.
Use the shovel to pry the old shingles from the roof decking.
Lever the split end of the hammer up to pull the nail out of the roof.
In some cases you can.
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.
Remove the shingles in layers as you work your way up the roof.
The shingles will roll up like a ball in front of the fork.
