Removing asphalt shingles is a big job and you might be temped simply to lay the new roof over the old one.
How to remove shingles from a steep roof.
Continue tearing off the shingles and underlayment until you reach the roof jacks then start over at the top of the roof.
Don t force it shingles rip easily.
In order to replace damaged roof shingles you need to remove the damaged shingle install the new one and seal the edges.
A complex roof architecture is more time consuming to complete than a simple flat roof due to angles and fitting.
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.
Wedge the notch of the pry bar under the shingle at the nail head then pry up both shingle and nail.
Use the split end of a claw hammer to pry out nails still holding bits of shingles onto the roof.
Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof.
Step 2 removing the old shingles.
How to remove old asphalt shingles before putting on a new roof.
Any wood that has become rotten should.
Lever the split end of the hammer up to pull the nail out of the roof.
Remove the shingles in layers as you work your way up the roof.
Step 3 replacing rotten plywood.
Nail on the new shingle nail down the new shingle propping the tabs.
Slide the split ends of the hammer under and around the nail.
Check to be sure that the plywood that was under the shingles is still in good condition.
In some cases you can.
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.
Remove all of the shingles on the roof.
Remove leftover debris from the roof.
A steep roof pitch can add to the cost of installation as it will be more time consuming to work on a steeper pitch.
The shingles will roll up like a ball in front of the fork.
Remove shingles in a 2 to 3 ft wide section as you work down the roof.
Use the shovel to pry the old shingles from the roof decking.
Depending on the pitch additional equipment may also be necessary.
The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of.
If any nails will not come free drive them into the decking with your hammer.
Ensure that as you.
Push the shingles down to the roof jacks.
Gently tap a flat bar under the shingles to break the seal down strips free.
