I pretty much know that there are two types of people in the world: Those who can teach and those who can do. You Sir are obviously one of those rare people that can do both! Thanks for helping me fix my roof! 😊
You ain't said nothing. Man I've seen so many people who talk like they invented the wheel, yet they put the peanut butter & jelly on the outside of the sandwich when it comes to application.
@@iceebalboa3177 My "application", reality, etc... (whatever you want to call it) from this homeowner of 43 years was 100% successful thanks to the advice of this channel. Flawless advice - 100% success hands down! Anyone who tries to diminish that is doing exactly that (trying). Enjoy your odd peanut butter sandwiches.
Hurricane Ian survivor here. We took a royal palm frond spear at high speed all the way through the decking. This video was the last tool I needed before tackling the fix. Thanks!
What a Great & Simple Tutorial to follow. I've helped my Dad shingle our roof when I was a young boy, but I've never seen or helped with a repair. Now, I'm sure I can fix the small problem I have. After getting a few quotes, I determined that I can even purchase the ladder I need and still save a bit. And I'll have a nice ladder to help with other projects.
My father recently passed away due to Covid. Noticed our Shed had a shingle that was damaged/missing. Normally I would get guidance from him on how to do stuff around the house. He’s no longer here so I Gotta step up to the plate of a homeowner. Thank you for providing information on my first fix around the house as a homeowner.
I have no roofing experience, but, apprehensive as I was to touch the roof, this video did make it look simple, so I actually went ahead and replaced a couple of damaged shingles today. This kind of work can be pretty rough on your hands, so gloves are always helpful. Thank you for the great video!
EXCELLENT video! All the needed information presented in a clear easy to understand manner and some excellent advice concerning color matching on replacement shingles.
Finally, a roof repair video that will be helpfull to anyone who watches. Great job explaining to those who need the help. I am a professional also, so many truths in this video!!!!
Tim Kreamer so..as a professional..u noticed the shingle he replaced was NOT BUTTED UP TO EXISTING SHINGLE? That doesnt matter? Shoddy trade craft. He is obviously an office boy. Talks a lot but cant DO THE WORK professionally.
I've been a builder for many years and have seen quite a fair bit of sheds. The plans in ryan's package th-cam.com/users/postUgkxB7IXYxLzb_Ichhe45zM3Im5xfEiSp9vB have some of the nicest looking sheds i've seen in a while.
Good advice and nicely demonstrated . Use a grout brush to remove any dirt and debris before replacing the shingle and this is the time to spray some Flexseal or use roofing tar over nails . Roofing tar will hold down shingles and keep them from lifting . A couple bricks will hold down the shingle on a warm day and left for 24 hours . Great video , 1000 thumbs up and thanks very much .
I appreciate how you slow down and explained this to those who are not roofers. Question: I have a can of Flex Seal. Will that do the job of sealing the nails, and underside of the shingles while allowing for heat expansion?
Congrats, this was the first DIY video for home repair that I have seen on TH-cam with the full and correct info, no matter what the subject. You my friend are a pro, thanks.
Very helpful since I am having to do this myself, as homeowner. Reason: contractor crew installation of new roof 7 years ago left me with 4 leaks. Didn't know right away since we were having a drought that year. Then another roofer came and fixed leaks, mostly around vent pipes. Two years later and a lot of rain and now at least two of those that roofer #2 fixed are leaking. He comes back a month later, after 3 phone calls and a letter and fixes one. A week after that it leaks again. When I say leak, it is actually a lot of water. Damaging my walls and ceiling. He doesn't answer phone calls. On his work sheet from the job two years ago, he says 1 year warranty on labor. Great, I pay him a lot of money and the work is two years old and has failed. I guess he figures he's covered since it is past the warranty. What kind of roofer thinks two years is enough for work to last? Called two more roofers. One said he would come tomorrow at ten, didn't come, no word since. Another one wants a thousand dollars, not including materials to fix one vent leak on a low slope roof. So, now I am going on the roof myself, too old and not well. I figure I can't do any worse than he did. And I have to learn how watching youtube videos. Thanks to the people who put them up for us.
I'd reccomend brush on roofing tar, typically used to seal old chimneys, which is exactly what we used it for, but it can be used for fixing loose shingles and holes in shingles aswell, you just brush on a good thick coating and once it drys it forms a rubberized kind of surface and seals water tight, much easier and cheaper then a lot of other ways and honestly more effective
Wow. I have an old roof with several spots where the shingles are damaged. No water damage inside. And no $10k for a new roof. I dont care what it looks like, i just want to ensure we remain leak free. Thank you sir.
Thanks. This video helped me to replace some shingles. I'm not sure what sealant you used, but I had some paintable indoor/outdoor silicone caulk. I used that.
Good question. I didn’t want to use a strong glue, in case more repairs were needed. I’m thinking DAP 10.1 oz. Black Waterproof Roof Sealant would work well. What did you end up using.
I've used basic roofing tar in a caulk tube to seal down very old loose shingles and it has worked very well. Never found a need for expensive products to just reseal shingles. Now if you are sealing around joints and gaps where expansion and contraction is an issue, I would go with a more quality product. Otherwise you will be resealing it every year.
Well done , I would add is the type of sealant to use and not use . No silicone . Osi works and holds strong but , tar products hold up best . Also use 5 nails standard or 6-7 for high wind areas for the metric shingle .
Nice video. First one I watched in Menards parking lot before going in to get what I need to replace some shingles on my rental house :D Feeling pretty confident now.
If you are selling it right away then the shingles not matching is an issue. However, if you use the same original colour it will fade to match the existing. I would think a different color might fade differently.
Hopefully one day you will, and anything you can learn to do to repair and maintain your investment will save you money and the possibility of less than professional contractors who would not do as good of a job as the person who owns the property. In addition, there is the satisfaction that comes from doing it yourself, especially when you do it correctly. Glad you watched it. I replaced shingles and still have a leak. Checked here to see if I missed something.
I second Mike Delong's comment. I'm 35 years old & I'm taking the time out of my day to consult TH-cam b/c I don't know how to do the trades, correctly, the 1st time. I plead with you, fill the remainder of your teenage years learning how to repair a house & a car & you will save yourself tens of thousands of dollars when you own a home. I bet you watched the video b/c you are like the rest of us, you like to work with your hands & would enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done.
I've heard that one should not apply a continuous bead of glue along the bottom edge of the shingle as any water that might get underneath will not have a path to flow out. Instead, glue should be applied in spots roughly the size of a Quarter.
4 nails does not meet Requirements for some coastal or high wind communities. They require 6 nails to meet 130 mph standard wind load Requirements. Check your local building codes and manufacturer's recommendations.
4 nailing is hack shit and his pattern is wrong too. This whole mock section was butchered. Only time it's acceptable to four nail is on 3 tabs. Otherwise, *• •• •• •* or *• • • • • •*
You can set the nail . Use tbe flat bar. Put on head of nail and hit with hammer . Saves having to hold up shingle . They change colors every five years.
I could not get the architectural shingles to slide out. Removed the two rows of nails but its like the shingles are glued to the roof. Due to low slope of roof our roof has ice/water membrain over the entire roof. I'm trying to replace some near the edge of the roof so I can replace the drip edge, fascia and soffit. Any ideas? Thanks
They may be glued down but I'd think with enough force they'd come out. You can cut shingles pretty easily with a razor knife so you could just cut them out if needed.
Putting the ceiling glue right across the shingle could cause problems could Block in water and cause for freezing so maybe just a couple dabs or make sure that you leave some space for the water to escape putting a bead across like that it's not good for a climate with lots of rain or humidity
Hay a friend of mine got in some trouble down there and found himself in prison then a pig farm for the end of his sentence . he told me about his buddy from the farm . this guy parks his truck in front of house to do a repair on the back of house . ties a rope around his waste then ties the other side to the truck . climbs up and starts repairing .his wife goes out and hops in truck and takes off . 12/12 mind you . up and over the peak he goes lands in front yard and dragged to the street . he heals after 8 months his roofs still leaking . his wife says roofs still leaking . that's how he went to prison then the pig farm . could you imagine
Could you replace a single 3 tab style shingle with a architectural style one? I know the glue strips are in different places, could I just use the sealant?
#1. I have one piece of a tab about 12'' x 4'' (width) that blew off during wind storm last week. I have about 6 spare shingles left (stored in attic)from the original roof. I saw a couple of other videos showing that you can just cut a section of shingle to repair, rather then use a whole shingle. Do you agree with using a partial shingle, as long as I use technique the way you did with the whole shingle? #2. While I was on the roof, I noticed around 4 separate shingles that had small cracks in a tab, running from side to side. I tried to softly lift bottom of tab, and each one easily raised up to the cracks, so the seal is definitely broken. I was hoping that I could apply Black Jack Roof Cement below the cracked part of the tab, and at the bottom, plus run a bead on top of the crack. Would that work? I'm worried the lifting the tab too high to apply the cement at the crack may break the tab. Would you suggest trying this to see if it works or just replace each tab? I was not planning to hammer any nails (since it would be exposed nails), unless it would help hold cracked shingle down. It is on the back of my home, so no one would see it. I'm guessing there is a reason that the nails are not exposed, besides cosmetic and nails eventually rusting? Also, since some of the shingles are getting the cracks, I expect more to happen. The roof/shingles are 16 years old, so I was hoping to get another 2 or 3 years before time for new roof. This roof also went through Hurricane Ivan and a couple of other less powerful hurricanes. Lost 3 shingles during Ivan, so I have been lucky so far. From reading my comments, you can probably tell that I have never done this before:) Thanks in advance!
You can replace just part of the shingle but considering how inexpensive and easy it is to replace the whole shingle, I'd encourage you to do that. It's basically the same amount of work and you are going to be left with a better repair. Those crack you see are wind damage- the shingles are getting lifted up during a high wind and creased. You can just glue them down but, again, it's nearly as easy to replace them completely so that's what I'd encourage you to do. Unfortunately, this is a classic sign that your roof is wearing out and you'll continue to see this sort of damage until you replace it. Best of luck!
Thank you for the advice. I was thinking partial shingle, since I only have a few spares left . I brought a sample in to Lowes yesterday and was told they no longer make my color. Again, it is on the back roof, so it would not be seen by anyone, but I would rather not buy new ones unless needed.
On 3-tab roofs, we only install single tabs where possible. The reason for this is that one tab of a different color will not stand out as much as 3 tabs in a row that are new. This is the only downside of replacing the full shingle, otherwise, I agree with Roofing Intelligence.
wayne lynch, I think its time for a new roof. When I replaced my roof, I had a metal roof installed with a lifetime warranty. I never have to worry about shingles again.
If you are trying to replace a shingle ( especially a dimensional ) you almost definitely won't get the shingles apart with a flat bar. After 30 years on a real roof not a mock up roof I can tell you a flat bar will tear the shingle. If you use a pointed brick / cement trowel and use a back and forth sawing motion to separate the shingle you will have better results
For old shingles I found that using a "nail puller" I could get the nails out without having to go underneath and pop them up, for what it's worth... Damages the shingle less :)
Here is a tip from a pro; put a 12" piece in first before you put the full shingle in. You do not want a joint that close to the bottom of the valley. It is better to run it under as far as possible. Your shingles are stepped over about 6" so a 12" piece will bring the joint 6" past the joint.
It is about starting shingles in a valley. More water will go through the bottom of a valley than the top so it is especially important not to have joints in the valley at the bottom of the roof.
Not sure if anyone’s watching this in 2023, but at 2:40 he talks about an improper nailing job where the nails were too high and aren’t holding the bottom shingle down. If this mistake was made on all or most of the shingles. Would that significantly shorten the roof’s lifespan? I just had my house reroofed and it looks like all of shingles were nailed too high.
It's never good if the nails are in the wrong place. The biggest problems I see with high nails are with architectural shingles on steeper roofs. This combination can lead to the shingles pulling off the nails on sliding off the roof.
How do you repair a big hole on the roof? The house had a wood stove that got removed all we have now is a the pipe. The pipe is near to the peak of the house How can I patch the roof?
If the stove is no longer there then you can simply remove the pipe. Remove the surrounding shingles and fit in a new piece of decking/OSB. "super easy and many videos on it" Then put down new underlayment and simply put new shingles over the expposed area following the same steps in the video.
That kind of damage typically wont leak, due to the way shingles are designed, but if you loose 5 inches or so of the shingle then you may have an issue, other then that roofing tar will fix small gashes like this
I'm just trying to learn here and not be a Nancy, but didn't you say the butt nailing should be 6 inches away and in the video the nails are about an inch away? Thank you
I pretty much know that there are two types of people in the world: Those who can teach and those who can do.
You Sir are obviously one of those rare people that can do both!
Thanks for helping me fix my roof!
😊
You ain't said nothing. Man I've seen so many people who talk like they invented the wheel, yet they put the peanut butter & jelly on the outside of the sandwich when it comes to application.
@@iceebalboa3177 My "application", reality, etc... (whatever you want to call it) from this homeowner of 43 years was 100% successful thanks to the advice of this channel. Flawless advice - 100% success hands down! Anyone who tries to diminish that is doing exactly that (trying). Enjoy your odd peanut butter sandwiches.
Thank you
This is the most informational video I’ve seen about replacing a shingle. Thanks sir.
Hurricane Ian survivor here. We took a royal palm frond spear at high speed all the way through the decking. This video was the last tool I needed before tackling the fix. Thanks!
Glad this helped! Best of luck.
Thank you. Lot of roofers on here not liking you helping others.
Someone showing a man who has a do it himself attitude and mindset has nothing to do with it. That man was going to repair it regardless.!
What a Great & Simple Tutorial to follow. I've helped my Dad shingle our roof when I was a young boy, but I've never seen or helped with a repair. Now, I'm sure I can fix the small problem I have. After getting a few quotes, I determined that I can even purchase the ladder I need and still save a bit. And I'll have a nice ladder to help with other projects.
This is a very wholesome comment.
My father recently passed away due to Covid. Noticed our Shed had a shingle that was damaged/missing. Normally I would get guidance from him on how to do stuff around the house. He’s no longer here so I Gotta step up to the plate of a homeowner. Thank you for providing information on my first fix around the house as a homeowner.
I have no roofing experience, but, apprehensive as I was to touch the roof, this video did make it look simple, so I actually went ahead and replaced a couple of damaged shingles today. This kind of work can be pretty rough on your hands, so gloves are always helpful. Thank you for the great video!
EXCELLENT video! All the needed information presented in a clear easy to understand manner and some excellent advice concerning color matching on replacement shingles.
Finally, a roof repair video that will be helpfull to anyone who watches. Great job explaining to those who need the help. I am a professional also, so many truths in this video!!!!
Tim Kreamer so..as a professional..u noticed the shingle he replaced was NOT BUTTED UP TO EXISTING SHINGLE? That doesnt matter? Shoddy trade craft. He is obviously an office boy. Talks a lot but cant DO THE WORK professionally.
@@chrisbrown3549 wow you should be a trim carpenter because this guy did a great job, he went above and beyond
I've been a builder for many years and have seen quite a fair bit of sheds. The plans in ryan's package th-cam.com/users/postUgkxB7IXYxLzb_Ichhe45zM3Im5xfEiSp9vB have some of the nicest looking sheds i've seen in a while.
Good advice and nicely demonstrated . Use a grout brush to remove any dirt and debris before replacing the shingle and this is the time to spray some Flexseal or use roofing tar over nails . Roofing tar will hold down shingles and keep them from lifting . A couple bricks will hold down the shingle on a warm day and left for 24 hours .
Great video , 1000 thumbs up and thanks very much .
I appreciate how you slow down and explained this to those who are not roofers.
Question: I have a can of Flex Seal. Will that do the job of sealing the nails, and underside of the shingles while allowing for heat expansion?
Best video I have seen to show how to replace shingles.
I work on my own roof from time to time so this was a great refresher. You are in fact a great teacher. Thank you, very helpful.
This was a very big save for me. Thank you 10 times. Keep doing this for people like me.
Glad it helped!
Great repair video. Thank you for sharing. This video gave me the confidence to repair a small section of wind damaged shingles on my roof
Thanks. I need replacement some shingles in my old house. This is a very simple and good explanation. Special the matching tip.
Congrats, this was the first DIY video for home repair that I have seen on TH-cam with the full and correct info, no matter what the subject. You my friend are a pro, thanks.
I am in Brazil and couldn't find any worker that could repair my shingles now thanks for your help I made it by myself.
This really helped me and I’ve done roofs before, but I bought a farm and have a leak in my workshop. Thanks .
Very helpful since I am having to do this myself, as homeowner. Reason: contractor crew installation of new roof 7 years ago left me with 4 leaks. Didn't know right away since we were having a drought that year. Then another roofer came and fixed leaks, mostly around vent pipes. Two years later and a lot of rain and now at least two of those that roofer #2 fixed are leaking. He comes back a month later, after 3 phone calls and a letter and fixes one. A week after that it leaks again. When I say leak, it is actually a lot of water. Damaging my walls and ceiling. He doesn't answer phone calls. On his work sheet from the job two years ago, he says 1 year warranty on labor. Great, I pay him a lot of money and the work is two years old and has failed. I guess he figures he's covered since it is past the warranty. What kind of roofer thinks two years is enough for work to last? Called two more roofers. One said he would come tomorrow at ten, didn't come, no word since. Another one wants a thousand dollars, not including materials to fix one vent leak on a low slope roof. So, now I am going on the roof myself, too old and not well. I figure I can't do any worse than he did. And I have to learn how watching youtube videos. Thanks to the people who put them up for us.
I'd reccomend brush on roofing tar, typically used to seal old chimneys, which is exactly what we used it for, but it can be used for fixing loose shingles and holes in shingles aswell, you just brush on a good thick coating and once it drys it forms a rubberized kind of surface and seals water tight, much easier and cheaper then a lot of other ways and honestly more effective
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Thanks for that recommendation. I'm going to try that.
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Wow. I have an old roof with several spots where the shingles are damaged. No water damage inside. And no $10k for a new roof. I dont care what it looks like, i just want to ensure we remain leak free. Thank you sir.
Great advice about matching the faded shingle, my roof has taken on different shades on the north & south sides.
Thanks. This video helped me to replace some shingles. I'm not sure what sealant you used, but I had some paintable indoor/outdoor silicone caulk. I used that.
Good video. Right to the point and not a lot of filibuster.
Cool dude 😎 getting ready to patch some shingles on my roof. After watching I'm super confident. Actually looking forward to it!
This is very informative and helpful tutorial. Thank you very much.
Great video - what kind of sealant should I use? Is there a special roofing sealant or can I use silicone? - thanks!
Just give your head a shake and some roof tar might fall from between your GD ears.
Way to be helpful to a new-comer. Hope you aren't a father.
Good question. I didn’t want to use a strong glue, in case more repairs were needed. I’m thinking DAP 10.1 oz. Black Waterproof Roof Sealant would work well. What did you end up using.
I've used basic roofing tar in a caulk tube to seal down very old loose shingles and it has worked very well. Never found a need for expensive products to just reseal shingles. Now if you are sealing around joints and gaps where expansion and contraction is an issue, I would go with a more quality product. Otherwise you will be resealing it every year.
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Outstanding. Thank you! Gives me confidence to fix my section of roof
Well done , I would add is the type of sealant to use and not use . No silicone . Osi works and holds strong but , tar products hold up best . Also use 5 nails standard or 6-7 for high wind areas for the metric shingle .
Focus only on things you love, feel love, and you will experience that love and joy coming back to you - multiplied!
Nice video. First one I watched in Menards parking lot before going in to get what I need to replace some shingles on my rental house :D Feeling pretty confident now.
what kind or brand of sealant you are recomending..thanks
Thank you because i didn't know that but need to fix a roof now. We get 27 miles winds and didn't know to much abut it until now so thanks.
Thank you for sharing 🙂. Great tutorial and easy to follow. So informative and wonderful tips.
If you are selling it right away then the shingles not matching is an issue. However, if you use the same original colour it will fade to match the existing. I would think a different color might fade differently.
Yep. If you replace with a lighter than original shade, the replacement will eventually fade and mismatch in the future.
Thank you!!! This is VERY HELPFUL!!! Great tips!! Simply and clearly stated! Great!!!
Thanks. I'm learning before hurricane season.
Thank you for the tip on roof repair. Ill be trying my hand at a repair soon. What is the name of the sealant?
Thanks, great video, needed this after Hurricane Milton 2024
Thank you for making this feel like a manageable task ❣️😌
Good luck!
Thank you for such a great video explaining all this.
Why am I watching this. I’m 15 and don’t own a house.
Hopefully one day you will, and anything you can learn to do to repair and maintain your investment will save you money and the possibility of less than professional contractors who would not do as good of a job as the person who owns the property. In addition, there is the satisfaction that comes from doing it yourself, especially when you do it correctly.
Glad you watched it. I replaced shingles and still have a leak. Checked here to see if I missed something.
Lol I'm in the same boat
I second Mike Delong's comment. I'm 35 years old & I'm taking the time out of my day to consult TH-cam b/c I don't know how to do the trades, correctly, the 1st time. I plead with you, fill the remainder of your teenage years learning how to repair a house & a car & you will save yourself tens of thousands of dollars when you own a home. I bet you watched the video b/c you are like the rest of us, you like to work with your hands & would enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done.
It's good to know someday you might fix your roof or work construction
At some point you will..
My man looks like Bill Burr and Norm MacDonald's lovechild
So true lol
I literally was looking in the comments to see if someone was gonna say it.😂 Helpful video, too
Thanks for the walkthrough and advice.
Good job. That answered all my questions.
Perfectly helpful. Thanks for the video.
I've heard that one should not apply a continuous bead of glue along the bottom edge of the shingle as any water that might get underneath will not have a path to flow out. Instead, glue should be applied in spots roughly the size of a Quarter.
Try removing wide crown staples from the shingle. For the longest time lots of roofers used staples.
I like your teaching . Well done ∞❤ly
Amazing video, thank you so much!!!!
Like the video. Maybe sow the bad shingles as a different color just to clarify the difference. Just a thought.
Definitely a great video and some helpful idea's.
Thank you....
thanks for this - awesome tutorial!
4 nails does not meet Requirements for some coastal or high wind communities. They require 6 nails to meet 130 mph standard wind load Requirements. Check your local building codes and manufacturer's recommendations.
Don Hanson pretty sure the manufacturer recommends 5 for their warranty no matter where you are.
I was just going to say I've read on almost every shingle bundle minimum 5 nails in each other shingle. .
4 nailing is hack shit and his pattern is wrong too. This whole mock section was butchered. Only time it's acceptable to four nail is on 3 tabs. Otherwise,
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Great video. Thank you!
What type of sealant should be used between the shingles?
What kind of sealant are you using to glue it down?
Good video! Thanks 😊
Glad you liked it!
You can set the nail .
Use tbe flat bar.
Put on head of nail and hit with hammer .
Saves having to hold up shingle .
They change colors every five years.
I just did this, and was thinking my neighbors were judging me
Outro was awesome
I could not get the architectural shingles to slide out. Removed the two rows of nails but its like the shingles are glued to the roof. Due to low slope of roof our roof has ice/water membrain over the entire roof. I'm trying to replace some near the edge of the roof so I can replace the drip edge, fascia and soffit. Any ideas? Thanks
They may be glued down but I'd think with enough force they'd come out. You can cut shingles pretty easily with a razor knife so you could just cut them out if needed.
Cool from Oklahoma City,I am working,last year no More,2018 ,god bless this job
~ What make of sealant would you recommend?
Putting the ceiling glue right across the shingle could cause problems could Block in water and cause for freezing so maybe just a couple dabs or make sure that you leave some space for the water to escape putting a bead across like that it's not good for a climate with lots of rain or humidity
We have a 12/12 pitch here in Georgia on most house , sucks cause can barely make repairs
Hay a friend of mine got in some trouble down there and found himself in prison then a pig farm for the end of his sentence . he told me about his buddy from the farm . this guy parks his truck in front of house to do a repair on the back of house . ties a rope around his waste then ties the other side to the truck . climbs up and starts repairing .his wife goes out and hops in truck and takes off . 12/12 mind you . up and over the peak he goes lands in front yard and dragged to the street . he heals after 8 months his roofs still leaking . his wife says roofs still leaking . that's how he went to prison then the pig farm . could you imagine
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Read the instructions on the package the shingles called for 6 nails per shingle .
The shingles I bought to replace some during a repair have the instructions on the package and it says 4 nails. These are 3 tab asphalt shingles.
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Could you replace a single 3 tab style shingle with a architectural style one? I know the glue strips are in different places, could I just use the sealant?
TheRedMarker5713 use the same style shingle. 😉
Yes like you said just use 100% silicone and it will work but won't look good
Useful information Thank you
#1. I have one piece of a tab about 12'' x 4'' (width) that blew off during wind storm last week. I have about 6 spare shingles left (stored in attic)from the original roof. I saw a couple of other videos showing that you can just cut a section of shingle to repair, rather then use a whole shingle. Do you agree with using a partial shingle, as long as I use technique the way you did with the whole shingle?
#2. While I was on the roof, I noticed around 4 separate shingles that had small cracks in a tab, running from side to side. I tried to softly lift bottom of tab, and each one easily raised up to the cracks, so the seal is definitely broken. I was hoping that I could apply Black Jack Roof Cement below the cracked part of the tab, and at the bottom, plus run a bead on top of the crack. Would that work? I'm worried the lifting the tab too high to apply the cement at the crack may break the tab. Would you suggest trying this to see if it works or just replace each tab?
I was not planning to hammer any nails (since it would be exposed nails), unless it would help hold cracked shingle down. It is on the back of my home, so no one would see it. I'm guessing there is a reason that the nails are not exposed, besides cosmetic and nails eventually rusting?
Also, since some of the shingles are getting the cracks, I expect more to happen. The roof/shingles are 16 years old, so I was hoping to get another 2 or 3 years before time for new roof. This roof also went through Hurricane Ivan and a couple of other less powerful hurricanes. Lost 3 shingles during Ivan, so I have been lucky so far.
From reading my comments, you can probably tell that I have never done this before:)
Thanks in advance!
You can replace just part of the shingle but considering how inexpensive and easy it is to replace the whole shingle, I'd encourage you to do that. It's basically the same amount of work and you are going to be left with a better repair. Those crack you see are wind damage- the shingles are getting lifted up during a high wind and creased. You can just glue them down but, again, it's nearly as easy to replace them completely so that's what I'd encourage you to do. Unfortunately, this is a classic sign that your roof is wearing out and you'll continue to see this sort of damage until you replace it.
Best of luck!
Thank you for the advice. I was thinking partial shingle, since I only have a few spares left . I brought a sample in to Lowes yesterday and was told they no longer make my color. Again, it is on the back roof, so it would not be seen by anyone, but I would rather not buy new ones unless needed.
On 3-tab roofs, we only install single tabs where possible. The reason for this is that one tab of a different color will not stand out as much as 3 tabs in a row that are new. This is the only downside of replacing the full shingle, otherwise, I agree with Roofing Intelligence.
wayne lynch, I think its time for a new roof. When I replaced my roof, I had a metal roof installed with a lifetime warranty. I never have to worry about shingles again.
Needed to replace one shingle, by the time I was done I had a new roof..🕴
junky9 🤛🏾🤛🏾💪
I'm dead af I'd do the same thing bro🤣🤣
Great tips. Thanks 🙏
What if I have 3 layers of roof? Can I still do this? My roof has become a bit lumpy because of the three layers.
Definitely take off all the old shingles first.
well done amigo!
Good job👍
If you are trying to replace a shingle ( especially a dimensional ) you almost definitely won't get the shingles apart with a flat bar. After 30 years on a real roof not a mock up roof I can tell you a flat bar will tear the shingle.
If you use a pointed brick / cement trowel and use a back and forth sawing motion to separate the shingle you will have better results
I ve been doing construction 17 years never had issues with flat bar you can wiggle back and forth with bar no need for extra tools
Great job señor THANK YOU!
Thanks for sharing
great video
I see these architectural shingles often on new roofs. Are they better than 3 tab shingles?
Phil yes. They generally last 7-10 more years. More $$$$ too. Last longer..most like the look better too. Looks like a tailored suit😉
Phil also..you dont have to gauge them. "CutEm n ButEm."..easier install.
Yes ,they withstand the weather better and once they seal down and nailed properly they make a good roof
For old shingles I found that using a "nail puller" I could get the nails out without having to go underneath and pop them up, for what it's worth... Damages the shingle less :)
that protip at the end is exactly how the most of those repair guys workers do it too and then they up charge LOL
Here is a tip from a pro; put a 12" piece in first before you put the full shingle in. You do not want a joint that close to the bottom of the valley. It is better to run it under as far as possible. Your shingles are stepped over about 6" so a 12" piece will bring the joint 6" past the joint.
This video isn’t about a joint or valley. You are doing nothing but confusing those trying to learn.
It is about starting shingles in a valley. More water will go through the bottom of a valley than the top so it is especially important not to have joints in the valley at the bottom of the roof.
What adhesive do you recommend?
My favorite roof sealant is a brand called NP1. If you can't find that, I would use Lexcel - it's available at most big box stores.
Not sure if anyone’s watching this in 2023, but at 2:40 he talks about an improper nailing job where the nails were too high and aren’t holding the bottom shingle down. If this mistake was made on all or most of the shingles. Would that significantly shorten the roof’s lifespan? I just had my house reroofed and it looks like all of shingles were nailed too high.
It's never good if the nails are in the wrong place. The biggest problems I see with high nails are with architectural shingles on steeper roofs. This combination can lead to the shingles pulling off the nails on sliding off the roof.
what sealant did you use
Ernesto Martinez use tar or a good caulk. Common sense guy. I thought you guys did good work? And your asking a no brainer?? WtF😂
Looks like np1
@@chrisbrown3549 tar sucks use geocell
What glue is recommended
How do you repair a big hole on the roof? The house had a wood stove that got removed all we have now is a the pipe. The pipe is near to the peak of the house
How can I patch the roof?
If the stove is no longer there then you can simply remove the pipe. Remove the surrounding shingles and fit in a new piece of decking/OSB. "super easy and many videos on it" Then put down new underlayment and simply put new shingles over the expposed area following the same steps in the video.
Get a new stove, even better!
I hope John C Reilly plays this guy in the movie version if this how-to video.
That kind of damage typically wont leak, due to the way shingles are designed, but if you loose 5 inches or so of the shingle then you may have an issue, other then that roofing tar will fix small gashes like this
This video was perfect. I waste so much time watching these long tutorial videos that don't get to the point or clearly show whats happening.
Thank you sir good info
Thanks.GOOD EXPLAINED.
I'm just trying to learn here and not be a Nancy, but didn't you say the butt nailing should be 6 inches away and in the video the nails are about an inch away? Thank you
What type of sealant ?
Thankful. 😀😀😀
wish my first house was as big as the one he is working on.
Gavin Pickens lol
Gavin Pickens uukk
...and I wish I could just stroll over to the roof on my current house and start replacing shingles! LOL
I dont know what 30 year shingles you use. But here in timmins the shingle companies require 6 nails per shingle. Not 4.
Can I buy just one shingle?
You’d have to buy a bundle.