Replacing Shingles in an Old Roof [Gridley, Illinois]

You may be surprised to find out that you can replace shingles on an older roof yourself. The project will require some planning and effort. We'll guide you through every step of the way.

Overview of the project

For this project, you will need to have a few tools and materials. These include a hammer and screws, a prybar, a prybar, a utility knife and roofing felt paper. You will also need a helper to help you with this project. Let's get started.

Step 1: Take Out the Damaged Shingles

Use a screwdriver and a hammer to remove damaged shingles. You must be careful not to damage any good shingles that surround the damaged area. After the damaged shingles have been removed, you can use your wire brush for any dirt and debris.

Step 2: Trim a replacement shine to size

Grab one of your new shingles, and use your utility knife to cut it down. The replacement shingle must be the same size and shape as the one you just removed.

Step 3 - Nail in the Replacement Shingle

Now, it's time for the installation of the new shingle. Use 4 nails to attach the replacement at each corner. Make sure to space the nails evenly.

Step 4: Continue repeating steps 1-3 until all shingles are replaced

After you have replaced any damaged or missing shingles, it (blog) is time to give your roof some TLC. These tasks include checking for loose nails, removing debris from gutters, and trimming back any trees or branches that might be hanging over your roof.

Congratulations! Following these steps, you will be able to successfully replace damaged or missing shingles on an old roof. You will want to make sure your roof lasts years by doing some maintenance such as checking for loose nails, or clearing out gutters.