How To Remove Shingles From Your Roof

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How to remove shingles from your roof.

A square edged spade or roofing shovel are ideal tools for getting underneath the shingles and loosening the roofing nails from the wood. Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles. Even if you do a good job at maintaining your roof you may find that the damage is severe as you remove the shingles. Remove shingles in a 2 to 3 ft wide section as you work down the roof.

Finally rinse your shingles with water to wash away the chemicals. In order to replace damaged roof shingles you need to remove the damaged shingle install the new one and seal the edges. After laying down your starter shingles you will want to overlap the shingles as you work your way across and up the roof. Carefully place a ladder near the area of moss growth and don slip resistant shoes old clothes rubber gloves and eye protection.

Continue tearing off the shingles and underlayment until you reach the roof jacks then start over at the top of the roof. Finish up the roof by installing the hip and ridge capping. Purchase sheets of plywood to place over the windows below your. Before you set the day to remove the shingles from your roof contact a local equipment rental company for a large dumpster for the shingles.

The shingles will roll up like a ball in front of the fork. For more tips like how to prevent mold from growing on your roof keep reading. Removing 3 tab shingles using a flat bar to do a repair. 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.

Your roofers will need to remove all the shingles on your old roof or they may need to remove the largest chunks of moss with a pressure washer and then apply the new roof. After that spray the solution on your roof let it sit for 15 20 minutes then scrub off the mold. The new one will offer the protection your home needs.